I've done everything to try to make reconciliation with someone I was very close too. I think I've don't everything the Bible says to do, but would like to look up reference to make sure I've done everything possible before letting them go.
2007-04-20 12:32:21 · 10 answers · asked by Tamara M 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone."
Romans 12:18
This verse tells us to live at peace with others so far as it depends on us.
If the other party is not interested in living in peace with you just let them alone. God does not hold you accountable for their choice.
2007-04-20 12:39:00 · answer #1 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Shows maturity on your part to want to reconcile.
In Romans 12:18 we can find a principle of peace.
And in Matthew 5:23,24 Jesus gives us direction on how to act if we have offended someone. Deliberatly or not.
And if someone has offended us, we should follow the direction in Matthew 18:15.
If the person/persons don't seem to respond to you reaching out, don't give up. For now, you might chose to give them some time to work through their feelings.
You might not want to cut them off, but keep the door open and continue to reach out by a friendly and sincere disposition. In time...
(Matthew 18:21,22)
2007-04-20 12:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by volunteer teacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 07:22:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
trusting God
"when a man's ways are right with the Lord, He even makes His enemies to be at peace with him"
I think form proverbs... a maxim that usually... but doesnt always work
Jesus said to go to your brother in person, then if he doesnt listen bring a brother or two... and if he still doesnt listen take it to the church... basically keep it private first
it's hard
forgiving a person doesnt mean what they did will stop hurting and wont make you angry... but it does mean you wont wallow in the bitterness or wish them ill
and it is a two way street that you dont have complete control over... "as far as possible be at peace with all men" .. doesnt mean they will always cooperate
2007-04-20 12:40:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Matthew Jesus told his followers to discuss their disputes with the other person before they offered their sacrifices at the temple or God would not be pleased with the sacrificial smoke.
If God as a perfect being loves us enough to pardon our innumerable mistakes, shouldn't we as peers do the same?
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2007-04-20 12:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by danni_d21 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 18:15-17...."And if your brother sins, go and reprove him in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every fact may be confirmed. And if he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, l et him be to you as a Gentile and a tax-gatherer."
2007-04-20 12:40:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
At Matthew 18:15: Moreover, if your brother commits a sin, go lay bare his faults between you and him alone. If he listens to you , you have gained your brother.
2007-04-20 13:10:34 · answer #7 · answered by prettymama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Live peaceably with all men for as much as is possible.Romans 12 .18.I might not have the word right but where it is, is right.
2007-04-20 12:54:26 · answer #8 · answered by jackiedj8952 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ephesians 4:26
Sometimes deep wounds take time, patience, understanding and love to heal.
2007-04-20 12:41:17 · answer #9 · answered by Here I Am 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just remember the Lord's Prayer where is says, "forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us,"... Furthermore it says, "For if you forgive men for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." Matt 6:14.
2007-04-20 12:44:40 · answer #10 · answered by Dr. D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋