Strife: A Hindrance to the Blessing Flow (I) Strife is controversy or dispute; quarreling, contention and opposition between you and someone else. It can be caused by hatred, wrath, anger, perverseness, lust, selfishness and pride. Examine yourself to determine if you are harboring strife in your heart and turn away from it so that Gods blessing can consistently flow in your life. When you change the way you think you can change the way you live. 1.Walking in the flesh is a way of thinking that is in opposition to the way of God. a) Strife is a work of the flesh. 2.When you operate in strife, you demonstrate that you are carnal and unchanged by Gods Word (1 Corinthians 3:3). 3.Strife should not be a part of a Christians life. 4.When you allow strife to be in your life, you give Satan a platform from which he can operate (James 3:13-16). 5.When you have bitter envy and strife in your heart, there will be confusion. No matter what the situation is, you can avoid strife. 1.You end strife by making Gods Word the final authority in your life (Hebrews 6:13-16). 2.Recognize that strife cannot exist without selfishness (Philippians 2:3). a) Esteem others as higher than yourself in order to avoid strife. b) Be satisfied with the portion God has given you so that you will not be envious or jealous of others.
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