Relationships are of import to the Lord. If nosotros wishing to restore relationships, nosotros should move repentant, forgiving peace-seekers.
1. Repentant – 1 John 1:9.
Taking responsibleness for our sins start in addition to foremost!
See 6 Characteristics of Sincere Repentance.
2. Forgiving - Ephesians 4:30-32.
Knowing that forgiveness is the nigh of import appear of reconciliation.
See A Biblical Truth No One Refutes.
3. Peace-seekers - Romans 12:18; Hebrews 12:14; Romans 14:19.
Willing to reconcile alongside others fifty-fifty if it's messy in addition to takes time, effort, in addition to commitment.
See Others First.
We must avoid:
1. Silent manipulation.
If nosotros reject to hash out problems, nosotros add together hopelessness to the existing problems in addition to nosotros violate Matthew 5:23-24.(1)
See You Can't Serve God if You Refuse.
2. Hypocritical judging.
If nosotros tin exclusively run across the other person's sins in addition to non our own, nosotros add together arrogance in addition to close-mindedness to the existing problems in addition to nosotros violate Matthew 7:1-5.(2)
See Guard Against Plank-Eye in addition to Refusing Correction.
If nosotros induce got either of these problems, nosotros postulate to start at the top listing in addition to repent.
Let’s pursue peace!
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(1) Even if discussions haven’t proven helpful inward the past, nosotros shouldn’t surrender if the other somebody is willing to give it a essay (Matthew 18:21-22).
(2) If nosotros induce got on this attitude, nosotros frequently focus on the other person’s reply to our offense, non the law-breaking itself. For example: if nosotros create something offensive in addition to the other somebody gets angry, nosotros focus on their anger, non our offense.
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