A relative of late told me I'd offended her. I sincerely asked forgiveness. Afterward, I idea of the many ways that province of affairs could bring gone incorrect if biblical principles weren’t followed.
There are times when it's appropriate to say someone they’ve offended us (Matthew 18:15), but nosotros should commencement enquire ourselves:
1. Am I beingness petty? Some things should last overlooked.
Proverbs 19:11
2. Have I tried to run across things from the other person's perspective?
Matthew 7:1-4; Philippians 2:3-4
3. Am I interested inwards improving the human relationship or simply complaining nearly it?
Romans 12:9
4. Am I prepared to forgive the other mortal equally Jesus forgives me?
Ephesians 4:32
It's ungodly to ignore an apology or delay our reply (Proverbs 3:27).
When we're the ane apologizing, nosotros should enquire ourselves:
1. Am I apologizing or un-apologizing?
See Self-Defense and How to Say “I’m Sorry.”
2. Am I demanding or humbly shout for for forgiveness?
See Forgive Me Or Else!
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I encourage y'all to create a curt Bible report on this devotion: Bite Size Bible Study.
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