Do you know where your fights and arguments come from? They come from the selfish desires that war within you.
James 4:1
It's true! Why do we argue? Because we think we're right and they're wrong and nothing can change that! And guess what? We are WRONG to believe that. We argue because we want our way! We argue because we are selfish! We argue because we simply like to argue!
One of my favorite Monty Python Skits is called "The Argument Clinic" because it involves a man who simply wants to have an argument. The fact of the matter is we simply have such a difficult time being open, calm, and willing to see the other side of the situation. But there's good news, Scripture gives us the perfect method for arguing: "Do to others as you would have them do to you." Sound familiar? Try it and see how well it works.
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