Solving Problems Scripturally

Dr. Alexander Kurian

Some Passages & Verses to Consider

Matt.18:15-20; Colo.3:12-17;Tit.3:9-11; I Cori.6:1-8; Gala.6:1; Phili.2:5

Read, meditate, study and identify the principles involved.

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Some Guidelines

1. Impartial and unbiased enquiry. Find out the real facts. Honest and open communication is essential in this process. Never hide any facts. Speak the truth in love.

2. God’s glory and the blessing of His people must be our supreme aim. Overall good of the church must be considered..

3. We must be willing to obey God’s commandments as laid out in His Word.

4. Willingness to go the extra mile of sacrifice for the common good and eagerness to do your part.

5. Attitude of mutual trust and respect must prevail.

6. Personal and corporate prayer.

7. Unity among the problem solvers

8. Avoid hasty decisions.

9. The counsel of the mediators must be evaluated and respected with a view to accept it.

10. Believe that our God is a God of possibilities. There is nothing impossible with Him.

11. Full reconciliation and restoration must be the ultimate goal; not superficial patching up and adjustments.

12. Full restoration is possible only through repentance/restitution and willingness to forgive (bring forth fruit appropriate to repentance Matt.3:18).

13. In forgiveness one may not forget immediately, but it does involve a commitment not to raise the issue again.

14. Personal testimony and the integrity of character must be protected at all times.

15. Willingness to be submissive and follow Gods direction as He shows them through the leaders.

16. Remember that the human ways of dealing with sin/problems are: hiding, denial, accusing, excusing and blaming. Avoid these trends at all costs.

17. Always address the problem rather than trying to avoid it or put it under the carpet.

18. Once the problems are resolved, it is desirable to formulate action plans for the future both as defensive (protective) and remedial measures. Developing a Spiritual Growth Plan & Accountability Partner Program can really help.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace (Rom.15:13).

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