1.Define conflict and discuss the difference between good and bad conflict.
2.Identify the 4 causes of conflict as described in the Bible. Read the following passages for assistance:
a Acts 15:1-20
b 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
c Genesis 13:1-12
d James 4:1-3
3.Identify each segment of the slippery slope of addressing conflict, and discuss examples of each type from the Bible and your own experiences.
a Escape – Denial
Blame Game
Run Away
b Attack
Fight
Gossip
Put Downs
c Conciliation
Over look
Talk it out
Negotiate
4.Reverse role-play a conflict from your own life and identify where you are on the “slippery slope” and what possible conciliation options you might try.