Some desire possessions so much that they are willing to murder for it, or at least rob someone of their money or car. War comes from coveting what other nations have, like gold, diamonds, forests, oil, or any other natural resources. James is not only addressing conflict between people but also between nations. You do not have, because you do not ask.” You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. James 4:1-2 “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. Since godly love “believes all things” (1st Cor 13:6), we should give people the benefit of the doubt and speak in calm tones when dealing with conflict. It does not insist on its own way it is not irritable or resentful” (1st Cor 13:4-5). A simple reminder of the so-called “love chapter” should help as the Apostle Paul wrote, “Love is patient and kind love does not envy or boast it is not arrogant or rude. Why not put the issue at the center of the conflict and not the people.
The way to settle conflict is not who can shout the loudest. Proverbs 15:1 “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
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