Rainier Valley Church - Seattle

Opening Discussion Questions Since tonight we are going to talk about conflict let’s start thinking about this topic with what is the dumbest thing you’ve ever fought over? Share a time when an unmet expectation made you a lot angrier than it should have. How does self-centeredness play into the things you fight about? Share examples and talk about how it could have been handled in a more others-focused way. How aware of your own self-centeredness do you think you are? How could you get a more objective view of it? What’s the difference between reacting and acting? Give some examples of times when this was handled well. Fighting Fair - Conflict and Growth Overview of Song of Solomon 5:2-6:13 Conflict: The Fight! (5:2-3) Don’t Retaliate (5:4-5) Seek Reconciliation (5:6-6:3) Recall What You Respect (6:4-13) For Singles • How much of a problem would your friends and family say anger is for you? How do you see anger affecting your relationships? • Which of your relationships has the most conflict? • Describe some