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Matthew 18:15 · KJV

"Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother."

King James Version

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Passage Context

13And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.
14Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
15Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
16But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
17And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

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Devotional Reflection

GriefShame

Sometimes it's so hard to do the right thing. It seems so much easier to speak ill of someone who has wronged us, to pray for them in a group, or to pass around a rumor about a Christian who is having trouble. But there is only one right thing to do when another Christian has hurt us: go talk to the person who hurt you, try to keep the damage between just the two of you, and try to reconcile. This is what God wants, and as His children, it should also be our goal.

Prayer

Please pardon my foolish and self-centered behavior, Lord God Almighty. Give me the strength to confront those who have sinned against me in a loving manner, but if I am unable to reconcile the situation, grant me the ability to forgive others as you have forgiven me with the aid of your Holy Spirit. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

FearShame

Sometimes it's so hard to do the right thing. It seems so much easier to speak ill of someone who has wronged us, to pray for them in a group, or to pass around a rumor about a Christian who is having trouble. But there is only one right thing to do when another Christian has hurt us: go talk to the person who hurt you, try to keep the damage between just the two of you, and try to reconcile. This is what God wants, and as His children, it should also be our goal.

Prayer

Lord God Almighty, please forgive me for being foolish and self-centered. Give me the courage to talk to those who have wronged me in a loving way, but if I can't make things right, use the power of Your Holy Spirit to help me forgive as You have forgiven me. In Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen.

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