8. A friend will clash with you. Proverbs 27:17 says, “As Iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend” (NKJV).
Conflict in marriage and friendship is not something from which to retreat. It’s healthy. It’s meant not be a setback but a springboard to greater development of character and a deeper knitting of friends.
As we approach our 38th wedding anniversary, my wife and I can say we have had probably 1,000 or more conflicts. As we’ve drawn on the grace of God, we’ve resolved our differences and become stronger in the process.
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