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Conflict

July 15, 2004
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Health care professionals are regularly confronted with complex conflicts that can consume their time, deplete their desire to serve others, threaten their careers, and culminate in life-and-death decisions. God’s Word teaches us not to view these situations as interruptions to our daily work. Instead, God calls us to see conflict as an opportunity to enhance the life-changing impact of our service as health care professionals. There are three key principles that can improve our ability to respond to conflict confidently and constructively. First, conflict is a central part of God’s redemptive plan (Gen. 3:15). It is in the midst of conflict that we see again our need for a Savior and learn to trust in the gospel of Christ. Second, conflict starts and ends in the heart (James 4:1-3). People debate, threaten, and sue one another because they are not getting what they want. Lasting solutions will not be found through expedient compromise or grudging settlements, but by cooperating with God as He uses conflict to reveal and change the desires of our hearts. Third, conflict is an opportunity (1 Cor. 10:31-11:1). God is sovereign over all of His creation, and He delights to use the conflicts of daily life to work for our good and display His glory. Being confident of His love and intimate involvement in every aspect of our lives, we can approach even the most difficult conflicts as opportunities to glorify God, serve other people, and grow to be like Christ.

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conflict, Healthcare, malpractice, law