Building Christian character

Teachers

Clint Davison Preacher

RS

Reed Swindle

Adam Clark Teacher

Lesson Summary

The class wrapped up the quarter on building Christian character by shifting focus from personal motivation to the biblical approach to conflict resolution. The teacher emphasized that relying on feelings or self‑generated motivation leads to collapse, urging believers to ground their actions in gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice and the authority of Scripture. After a brief prayer and sharing of community updates, the group examined common perceptions of conflict and introduced a positive perspective, highlighting that every believer will encounter disagreement at home, work, or within the congregation. Using Proverbs 3:5‑6 as a foundational principle, the teacher taught that trust in God’s wisdom must inform every step in a dispute. The discussion moved through Romans 12’s call to live peaceably with all, Matthew 5:39’s command to turn the other cheek, and Ephesians 4’s exhortation to bear with one another in love while preserving unity. Practical applications were illustrated through biblical examples such as Jesus in the garden and Paul in prison, and the class concluded with a reminder to apply these truths in upcoming young‑adult and family gatherings before previewing the next quarter’s financial stewardship series.

Key Scriptures