Genesis 31:36-55
"Jacob's Covenant with Laban"
Here, we have Jacob and Laban resolving their differences. Laban, having found no substance to his charges, is now facing the returning declaration from Jacob, proclaiming and protesting his faithfulness in work and in conduct.
Having aired their differences, the two men maturely decided to resolve the conflict with a covenant towards each other. Laban holding Jacob to care for his daughters and both holding each other to their respective lands. They then shared a meal (a sign of peace) and Laban left after greeting his grandchildren.
Here, we have a marvelous example of conflict resolution. Now, it may seem a slightly childish shouting match at first, with accusations from the previous sections flying, but looking at the way the two men resolved the issue is the goal. Both men aired their differences, set up a witness, and made a covenant keeping each other accountable for their respective issues. That is a model for us, as Christians, to follow in conflict resolution.
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