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    Don’t avoid right conflict, but step out of the fight to find real peace

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    I can see how easily I can get drawn into a fight. I am learning the difference between healthy conflict and being drawn into a fight. A fight is about me feeling justified, about me asserting my view above someone elses. My dad used to say that you never change someones opinion by exerting a stronger opinion and he’s right. Jesus didn’t back off conflict. He was happy to plait a whip, but he didn’t get into a fight.

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