As a teenager, conflict shows up in different ways. Maybe it’s a disagreement with your parents, a clash with a friend, or even tension in your youth group. The easy way out is to argue, shout, or shut down. But being Christlike in conflict means handling it differently—showing the character of Jesus even when emotions run high.
Jesus didn’t run from conflict, but He never let it pull Him into sin. He corrected with love, stood firm in truth, and forgave people who wronged Him. For you, that could look like refusing to clap back at a rude comment, choosing to forgive a classmate who betrayed your trust, or calmly explaining yourself instead of yelling.
When you handle conflict Christ’s way, you don’t just “win the fight”—you protect your purpose and keep your witness strong. People will notice the difference and wonder why you don’t react like everyone else. That’s your chance to reflect Jesus.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:9).
Self-Assessment
How do I usually respond when someone hurts or offends me?
Do my reactions in conflict make people see more of Christ or more of me?
Have I practiced forgiveness even when I felt like holding a grudge?
Prince Victor Matthew
Hope Expression Values You
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