Dealing with Conflict
This attitude should guide Christians when resolving conflict instead of pride.
What is humility (or love / peace)?
This spiritual practice begins every Orthodox prayer in the Church.
What is thanksgiving?
Orthodox Christians believe the Church began and passed down by these people.
The apostles
This feeling is the opposite of complaining and is pleasing to God.
What is gratitude (or thankfulness)?
This happens when someone believes God has abandoned them or that change is impossible.
What is despair?
Before confronting someone, Christians are taught to examine this about themselves.
What is their own heart (or self-examination)?
According to St. Paul, having food and clothing is enough for this spiritual state.
What is contentment?
This saint taught that the Holy Scriptures are sufficient for preaching the truth.
Who is St. Athanasius?
Jesus taught about the “speck” and the “plank” in this Gospel.
What is the Gospel of Matthew?
The Prodigal Son shows hope when he decides to do this after hitting rock bottom.
What is return to his father?
If conflict cannot be resolved privately it should be brought to this group for spiritual guidance.
What is the Church (or spiritual leadership)?
This prayer of St. Basil is repeated in the Liturgy, baptisms, weddings, funerals, and home prayers.
What is the Thanksgiving Prayer?
Orthodox Christians believe the Eucharist is truly this, not just a symbol.
What is the Body and Blood of Christ?
This Old Testament figure blamed Eve instead of confessing his sin.
Who is Adam?
This Old Testament figure experienced despair but was comforted by God after running into the wilderness.
Who is Elijah?
In conflict, Christians are called to communicate from love, not from this negative trait.
What is ego (or pride)?
This Old Testament figure said, “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Who is Job?
This statement of faith clearly proclaims what Christians believe without replacing Scripture.
What is the Creed?
This Roman governor washed his hands to claim innocence, yet remained responsible because he chose fear and position over truth.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endures ___.”
What is forever?
This verse teaches Christians to be slow to anger and patient with others.
What is James 1:19?
This saint boldly rebuked her own father for worshiping idols, choosing faithfulness to God over family ties.
Who is St. Demiana?
In which book is this mentioned “I love those who love Me, and those who seek Me diligently will find Me.”
What is the book of proverbs?
In this Gospel story, one person returned to give thanks, showing true faith, while the others focused only on their blessing.
Who is the Samaritan leper?
Even if we fall again, repentance is still real because God looks at this.
What is the sincerity of the heart (or effort to return to Him)?