Bible Question: If we break rules that are set for us We are to reconcile, by rules in this case i mean standards set by someone to go by. |
Bible Answer: JA03, Exodus 20: 2 "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 3 "You shall have no other gods before [1] me. 4 "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, 6 but showing love to a thousand (generations) of those who love me and keep my commandments. 7 "You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. 8 "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the alien within your gates. 11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. 12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. 13 "You shall not murder. 14 "You shall not commit adultery. 15 "You shall not steal. 16 "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. 17 "You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." Are these the standards that you are speaking of? The Bible clearly directs us to go to those we feel may have something against us (Matthew 5:23). He also tells us in Hebrews 12:14 to, "Pursue peace with all people..." Possibly those with whom you are concerned did not realize you were feeling persecuted, we are instructed to "bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse" (Romans 12:14). It is a miracle of God when our wounded hearts are healed so that we can truly walk in forgiveness and wholeness before those who have hurt us. God is our defender (Job 22:25; Psalm 7:10; 59:9, 16, 17; 62:2, 6; 94:22). He will bring the truth to light. The Bible is very clear that if we have "ought" against someone (Matthew 6:14, 15, Mark 11:25; Luke 6:37) or if you know your brother has "ought" against you (Matthew 5:23, 24), you are instructed to go to him. Galatians 6:10 says, "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith." These may sound like difficult words, but they are definitely instructions the Lord has given each of us to live by. God bless, I pray that this answeres your question! |
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