July 4, 2004

Tough Steps to Reconciliation
Behind Closed Doors Series, Part 12
Speaker: Adam Edgerly

Within the Church

When someone claims that you’ve offended him or her (Matthew 5:21-24)

Seek them out & Hear them out

If you are wrong, Ask for forgiveness

If it is necessary, make restitution

When someone has offended you (Matthew 18:15-17)

Go to that person privately and explain the offense

If they don’t repent try again with a witness or two

If they still don’t repent appeal to the Church (1Corinthians 6:1-8)

If they still don’t repent, treat them like an outsider

The goal of the Church is reconciliation and restoration (Galatians 6:1-5)

Outside of the Church

Settle disputes quickly and privately ( Matthew 5:25,26)

Don’t retaliate (Romans 12:17-21)

If necessary Appeal to the authorities (Romans 13:1-5)

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 2:18)

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