When you have a problem with someone talk to God – then talk to that person. * Take the initiative – set up a FACE to FACE meeting ASAP (minimize the spiritual damage) * In your discussion focus on feelings not facts (protect your relationship) * Admit your mistakes (check with someone who will tell you the truth) * Choose the attitude of Christ (are you an accuser, excuser or chooser?) * Cooperate (resist fighting, condemning, looking down-see Romans 14) * Strive for reconciliation (relationship) over resolution (problem).
If you are unable to work things out (remember the above may take some time), take another person with you and work through the above steps again. Make every effort to work things out.
If you are unable to works things out, take the matter to your church leaders.
If still the brother or sister is unrepentant then treat them like ‘a pagan or corrupt tax-collector’ Matthew 18:17.
How is that? Just like Jesus – He loved them and did everything he could to win their hearts for God.
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