On Conflict

Christians often bicker while Satan is at work all around them. Rivalries, arguments and other sorts of disagreements often break out amongst foolish Christians. These behaviors are destructive in three ways:

They damage goodwill, trust and peace (serenity), which are the foundations of good relationships.

They hinder progress toward important goals - distracting us from what really matters in life.

they cause us to be self-centered rather than love centered on others. Quarrels all have a selfish dimension to them.