Welcome to the Paul Tripp podcast, where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp

connects the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.

The Bible is very clear about these two things.

Human beings were made for relationships, but we have a terrible time getting along with one another.

In today's episode, as we continue our series on conflict,

Paul teaches from one of the most significant

relational passages in all of Scripture.

Here's Paul.

I don't know why she's so mad at me. It was her idea. I had my doubts about us taking the vacation together. After all, a month is a long time to be face to face with anybody. She acts like I purposely wrecked her dream vacation. What about me? She doesn't seem to remember that I spend a lot of time and money on that wretched trip as well. She doesn't seem to be able to grasp the fact that maybe it wasn't all my

fault. Sure, I did demand that we were in separate rooms halfway through the vacation, but I really did

think it would make things easier for us both. How was I supposed to know she would take such offense? I've never

been in a situation where a person literally refused to talk to me, not one solitary word,

for three days. I've been trying to call her, but she won't answer my calls. I'm willing to try to

make up with her, but I will not take the blame for everything that happened while we were away.

If she'd taken a moment to look at herself?

No, not likely.

She spent too much time looking at me.

That email I got last night was way over the top.

Does she actually think I'm going to pay her back for some of what she spent on the vacation

because of what she says I did to spoil it?

I care for her.

I really do.

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