Matthew 18:15
Matthew 18:15
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.
Human relations are among the most difficult things about humans. Is it possible to communicate our dislikes of things to our friends and family without coming across as disrespectful or unfriendly? This is one of the biggest challenges for most of us. But what Jesus teaches is that as much as we want to continue to abide in fellowship and not want to make them feel uncomfortable, faults should be pointed out. And while these faults should be addressed, it should be done in a brotherly manner. According to Jesus, first, you must learn to have love for your brother and sister. When this love is present, you can sustain the self-control to point out faults in the friendliest way. When you have self-control, you can tell your loved ones what they have done wrong in secret, away from the hearing of others. If they listen and are considerate, you win back a brother or sister, and no one ever has to know about the little break in transmission. You must always remember that the essence of pointing out the sin of another is not to embarrass them or make them feel terrible but that fellowship may be restored. It is the love that you have towards them that gives you the power to tame the offense and address the situation in the way of fellowship.
Colossians 3:13
Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
1 Peter 3:9
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Luke 6:37
Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.
Luke 23:34
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.