Go to the Word as your guide:

1. Speak truthfully with love: Eph 4:15, 25

2. Build up and don’t tear down: Eph 4:29-32

3. Be as gracious as possible: Eph 4:29-32

4. Express honest feelings: Eph 4:26-27

5. Don’t get angry: Eph 4:26-27

6. Don’t involve others in the dispute: Matt 18:15-17

7. Once dealt with, wipe the slate: I Cor 13:5

8. Listen more; think before speaking: Prov 15: 23, 28

9. Keep others’ interests in mind: Phili 2:4

10. Don’t retaliate: I Pet 3:8-9

11. Monitor your motives as well: Prov 13:10

12. Stay away from vain arguments: Prov 20:3

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