Conflict

The writers ask for prayers of protection from their enemies in verses 1-3.

Not everything or everyone works together smoothly and with good intentions.

Paul’s Marks of Jesus

“Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus” (Galatians 6:17, NIV).

Paul refers to physical signs of abuse in this verse.

In the United States today, Christians do not face this kind of treatment.

What marks should a healthy Christian bear in today’s world?  Certainly, we don’t want to seek out fights and trouble.  But Jesus did experience godly conflict, particularly with the religious leaders of his day.

How do you distinguish between godly and foolish spiritual conflict?