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Resolving Conflict in Building Zion Among Internal and External Enemies

Learn from Nehemiah's trials in building Zion, facing betrayal, internal conflicts, and disloyalty within his community. Understand the consequences, dangers, and solutions to settle conflicts and uphold the truth.

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Resolving Conflict in Building Zion Among Internal and External Enemies

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  1. Building Zion Conflict • Nehemiah loved God & His people • Concerned about Jerusalem, Neh. 1:3, 4 • Committed to act, Neh. 2:5, 17, 18 • Faced conflict with enemies, Neh. 4:7, 8

  2. Building Zion Conflict • Real threat from internal conflict • Danger of work being undermined • Consequence of emboldened enemy

  3. Building Zion Conflict Settle Conflicts Internal Enemies

  4. Building Zion Conflict Settle Conflicts • Some Jews mistreating their brethren • Neh. 5:1-7 • Do not take advantage of one in need • Help those in need, 1 Jn. 3:16-18 • Restore the fallen, Gal. 6:1, 2 • Do good to brethren, Gal. 6:10

  5. Building Zion Conflict Settle Conflicts • Betrayal from within, Neh. 6:10-14 • Tried to stop Nehemiah’s work, • Phil. 1:15, 16 • Compromise principles: flee • Commit sin: enter temple • Appeal to God

  6. Building Zion Conflict Settle Conflicts • Betrayal from within, Neh. 6:10-14 • Brethren may betray us, • 2 Cor. 10:10, 11 • Compromise principles: keep quiet • Commit sin: drink, dance • Appeal to God

  7. Building Zion Conflict Settle Conflicts • Betrayal because of family ties • Neh. 6:15-19 • Progress of work angered enemies • Acts 17:5-8 • Satan will react • Enemies of truth will react

  8. Building Zion Conflict Settle Conflicts • Betrayal because of family ties • Neh. 6:15-19 • Nobles collaborated with Tobiah • Because of family ties • Brethren may collaborate • with the enemy, Mt. 26:14-16 • Relationship priorities, Mt. 10:34-39

  9. Building Zion Conflict Settle Conflicts • Betrayal because of family ties • Neh. 6:15-19 • Nobles were one-sided in their efforts • Helped build walls, Neh. 3 • Undermined Nehemiah • Praised Tobiah • Brethren may criticize us to others • Brethren may praise enemies of truth

  10. Building Zion Conflict Internal Enemies • Reasons why some are disloyal • Materialism • Relationships • Immorality

  11. Building Zion Conflict Internal Enemies • Hinders the progress of the gospel • Jn. 17:20-23 • Hardens people in sin • Turns people away from truth • Disheartens Christians • To be resisted & eradicated

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