Theory question 112
Interpersonal Relationships(a) What did Peter teach on interpersonal relationship among Christians? (b) State three factors which may cause conflict in the society.
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(a) Love one another earnestly from the heart (1 Peter 1:22).
Put away malice, guile, insincerity, envy and slander (1 Peter 2:1).
Servants be submissive to masters, even the overbearing (1 Peter 2:18).
Wives be submissive to husbands; husbands live considerately with wives (1 Peter 3:1-7).
All should have unity of spirit, sympathy, love of the brethren, a tender heart and a humble mind (1 Peter 3:8).
Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but bless (1 Peter 3:9).
Hold unfailing love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8).
Practise hospitality without grumbling (1 Peter 4:9).
Use each gift to serve one another (1 Peter 4:10).
Elders tend the flock willingly; the young be subject to elders; all clothe themselves with humility (1 Peter 5:2-5).
(b) Any three: injustice and oppression; tribalism and religious intolerance; poverty and unemployment; greed and corruption; pride; misunderstanding and poor communication; struggle for power or land.
List Peter's teaching with references, then three causes of conflict.