Biblical Principles for Handling Conflict

Alexander Strauch's latest book has just been published, and the title is based on Galatians 5:15: If You Bite and Devour One Another: Biblical Principles for Handling Conflict. He explains in the introduction his aim and his outline:

My aim for this book is to provide a better understanding of what the Bible teaches about conflict and to help believers learn how to respond to conflict according to biblical principles.

In order not to present an overwhelming amount of information, the book focuses strictly on the presentation and exposition of scriptural passages that address conflict in the New Testament churches. . . .

The manageable size and easy-to-remember outline of this book make it a helpful resources for anyone who is dealing with conflict and for church leaders who are teaching God's truth about handling conflict.

The first three chapters lay down the foundational biblical principles:

(1) Act in the Spirit

(2) Act in Love

(3) Act in Humility

The remaining seven chapters deal with specific principles for handling conflict:

(4) Control the Anger

(5) Control the Tongue

(6) Control the Criticism

(7) Pursue Reconciliation

(8) Pursue Peace

(9) Face False Teachers

(10) Face Controversy