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NASB | Matthew 18:15 ¶ "If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 18:15 ¶ "If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens and pays attention to you, you have won back your brother. |
Subject: Should I tell him I'm sorry? |
Bible Note: Matthew 7:6 comes to mind! "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces." Perhaps what you are witnessing here is really God at work in this person's life. God's Word will not return to Him wthout accomplishing its purpose. This is a good place to let go and let God be responsible for the results! Once you have apologized and sought forgiveness from the one you have offended, it becomes HIS problem IF he refuses to truly forgive - his disobedience is not toward you but toward God. Keep that in mind! Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.1 John 4:4 Let the Lord fight the battle, stand firm in what you believe and don't become discouraged by this "christian's" poor reflection of Jesus. You have chosen to do the right thing; you have chosen to be obedient to the command of Jesus: "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you," Matthew 5:44 Continue to trust God; continue to be obedient! Lastly, I would remind you of Peter's advise to wives which I believe is appropriate for all believers: "Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives." 1 Peter 3:1-2 Blessings on your day! Mommapbs |