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Articles on Conflict Resolution

The following articles contain information on the topic of Conflict Resolution . We encourage you to contact one of our offices for additional assistance.

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7).

Conflict results when a person has unmet needs, wishes, or expectations and limited resources to deal with them. Differing values and culture can also contribute to conflict. People can learn to deal with situations that cause conflict and find answers and solutions to their problems. Elder Robert E. Wells offers the following counsel: “We must seek the Lord’s help in understanding each other, resolving challenges, and reaching appropriate decisions—all without becoming defensive. Even more important, we must seek his help in changing our behavior and our hearts”(Ensign, Jan. 1987, 60).
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New or recommended articles:

"Words of Hate, Words of Love"
In a devotional at Brigham Young University, Sister Lundberg speaks on the important nature of words. She directs her message on many subjects, including examples in the professional world, at home, and in the Church. Sister Lundberg concludes by stating, “Everything given to us by our Father is given for our eternal salvation. However, any gift can be abused or turned to evil purposes. Words, the power of language, are among the greatest gifts.”

Lundberg, Constance K.
"The Tongue of Angels"
 Holland, Jeffrey R.
"Learning from Our Conflicts"
In a devotional address given at Brigham Young University, Brother Gerald R. Williams suggests that conflict is a part of any relationship. He stresses the importance of resolving these conflicts humbly stating, “It takes two sides to create a conflict.” He then admonishes, “We should think of our conflicts as mirrors that reflect back upon us things about ourselves we would rather not know. As we learn in Ether 12:27, it is a gift from heaven to be shown our weakness. If we will reflect upon our weakness, as the Prophet Joseph did upon his, the Lord will make us strong where we are weak.”

 Williams, Gerald R.

Additional articles:

"Resolving Conflicts in Marriage" Church, Publication/Manual
"Understanding Each Other" Parker, Clyde A.
"Blessed Are the Peacemakers" Nelson, Russell M.
"Winning the Argument or Solving the Problem: What Do You Want?" Gilliland, Steve
"The Canker of Contention" Nelson, Russell M.
"No Time for Contention" Ashton, Marvin J.
"Contention--and How to Eliminate It" Thornock, A LaVar
"When Marriages Have Problems" Baker, Terry R.
"Overcoming Those Differences of Opinion" Wells, Robert E.
"Strengthening Marriage: A Resource Guide for Couples" Church, Publication/Manual
"Strengthening the Family: Resource Guide for Parents" Church, Publication/Manual