“Come To Terms Quickly
With Your Accuser”
“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You
shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But I say
to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to
judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the
council; and if you say, “You fool,’ you will be liable to the hell of fire. So
when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother
or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and
go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your
gift. Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court
with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the
guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will never get
out until you have paid the last penny.”
Matthew 5:21-26
Jesus teaches us to take the initiative in dealing with conflict.
Go to the affected and apologize for the offense. The Master encouraged His
followers to be reconciled with one another eagerly, aggressively, quickly,
personally, and immediately.
Are any of your relationships broken because of something you
said or did? Take the initiative. Go and do all you can to be reconciled.
At the heart of all conflict is a
selfish heart.
Our Daily Bread –