Conflict Resolution The Conflict of Abigail and Nabal
Conflict Resolution
The Conflict of Abigail and Nabal • • Character Introduction (vs. 1 -4) Conflict Between Nabal and David (vs. 5 -13) Abigail’s Warning (vs. 14 -20) David’s Oath To Kill (vs. 21 -22) Abigail’s Intercession (vs. 23 -31) David Repents and Blesses Abigail (vs. 32 -35) Nabal Rejects Abigail and is Judged (vs. 36 -38) David Marries Abigail (vs. 39 -44)
Overcoming Common Conflicts • Money Problems – Wealth Doesn’t Insure Happiness – Opposing Views on Allocation Our Lesson: Trust in people not possessions. • Communication Problems – Need for Graciousness – Need for Open-Mindedness – Need for Wisdom Our Lesson: Keep God in the conversation.
Overcoming Common Conflicts • Marriage Roles – Opportunities for Teamwork – Overcoming personal weaknesses Our Lesson: Honorably serve one another. • Apologies & Explanations – Accountability, Humility, Brevity, Compensation, Forgiveness, Motivation – Practicing Good Timing Our Lesson: Own our actions.
God Repays Our Choices • David’s Honor – Restrained His Temper – Rewarded With A Wife • Abigail’s Rescue – Rescued Her Household – Rewarded With A Greater Household • Nabal’s Foolishness – Rejected God’s Anointed – Rejected by God Our Lesson: Continue to walk with God.
Questions For Personal Evaluation • Have I rejected my spouse’s inspiration? – Vs. 3, 37 • Have I returned evil for good? – Vs. 21 • How will God repay me? – Vs. 39
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