1 Corinthians 13:4-8a

1. We will express irritations and annoyances we have with one another in a loving, specific, and positive way, rather than holding them in or being negative in general. (Ephesians 4:15; 1 Peter 4:8; Romans 14:13)
2. We will not exaggerate or attack the other person during the course of a disagreement. (Ephesians 4:32; 5:1-2; 1 Peter 3:8-11)
3. We will attempt to control the emotional level and intensity of arguments -- i.e. No yelling, uncontrollable anger, or hurtful remarks (James 1:19-20; Proverbs 14:29;15:1;25:15;29:11)
4. We will "never let the sun go down on our anger" or never run away from each other during an argument. (Ephesians 4:26-27)
5. We will both try hard not to interrupt the other person when he/she is talking. (1 Corinthians 13:4)
6. We will carefully listen when the other person is talking, rather than spending that time thinking up a defense. (James 1:19; Proverbs 18:13)
7. We will not toss in past failures of the other person in the course of an argument.
8. When something is important enough for one person to discuss, it is also important for the other person. (Phil 2:3-5)

Pastor Steve Cornell

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