This week’s question is: What do I do when I have a disagreement with someone in my church?

Great question because just like in any family, there are going to be times when you disagree with someone at church. Read Matthew 18: 15-20.

This outlines how to handle disagreements.

Step 1. Go talk to that person one on one. The temptation is to talk bad about someone when we argue with them but that’s not what God wants. He wants us to love each other. Most of the time this solves the problem since most arguments are because of misunderstandings.

Step 2.  If the person doesn’t want to listen to you or if step one doesn’t solve the problem then you can get someone else (someone who is a mature Christian is best) to talk to that person with you. Having another person there can help both of you see the other person’s point of view.

Step 3. If there is still a problem then you can take it to a pastor.

Step 4. Still  not working? Verse 17 says to treat the person like a pagan or a tax collector. What does that mean? Basically, it means not to hang out with that person any more.

But that’s not the end of the story. Read Matthew 18: 21- 35. Its all about how to forgive your brothers or sisters.