if Mary had not initially responded as she did, real progress in their relationship might have been made. To solve interpersonal conflicts, problems must be faced, not ignored. Yet, great caution must be exercised in the timing and manner in which the problems are handled. Paul’s manner of handling the difficulty between Euodia and Syntyche provides a tremendous example for us in this. Paul dealt with the problem openly, but he also dealt with it fairly, lovingly, and judiciously. Beside that, our