• Philippians 2:3-4
    Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
     
  • Matthew 5:21-26
    "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.' But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny.
     
  • 1 John 4:20
    If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?
     
  • Jeremiah 17:9
    " The heart is deceitful above all things,
    And desperately wicked;
    Who can know it?

     
  • 1 John 3:16-18
    By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
     
  • Psalm 10:4
    The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God;
    God is in none of his thoughts.
     
  • Matthew 15:18-19
    But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Relationship Problems


Resources

The Purpose of Relationships

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

The marriage covenant was designed to bring incomplete components of the God image together in one flesh, from which other relationships developed.


Building Relationships

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

The Scriptures provide many examples of how difficult relationships were dealt with by humility, deference, longsuffering, and prayer.


A Trustworthy Relationship

Sermon by Mark Schindler

Within the body of Christ, relationship problems arise when pride overwhelms us, leading to division among the elect. If we truly believe that the blessings and callings given by the Father apply equally to all whom He has placed in specific spots, our perspective would be one of righteous living as a service to the whole, …


The Father-Son Relationship (Part Six)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Relationship problems often stem from the internal conflict between human desires and the will of God, creating strife within individuals, families, and congregations. This war within us, driven by self-centered desires for gratification, produces pain and division when we allow human nature to overpower the Spirit of God. …


The Problem with Pride

Sermon by Ryan McClure

Pride significantly distorts relationships with others, creating barriers and fostering destructive behaviors. In the account of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, pride clouds the Pharisee's perception, leading him to view himself as superior to others, including the tax collector, and to focus on their sins while ignoring his …


Five Major Problems of the Pilgrimage

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Learning to judge is one of the most important qualities of a leader. Consequently, Christ warned that intemperance in judging will act as a boomerang.


United With Whom?

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Our relationship with God is the key to unity with the brethren. When we are all just like Christ, we will also all resemble each other—and there will be unity.


Conflicts In The Body

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

As members of God's family, we must be quick to forgive one another for real or imagined slights. Those in God's Kingdom, will all be working together.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Relationship Problems