Mountains & Molehills:
Have you ever been upset or hurt by what someone has allegedly done or said about you?
Sure-enough, at times, these moments can prove quite difficult and very stressful!
May be you’re facing an unpleasant or trying situation at this point in time.
Perhaps you’re unsure how to resolve things.
Here’s what The Message paraphrased version of Matthew 18 has to say:-
Jesus said, “If a fellow believer hurts you, go and tell him – work it out between the two of you. If he listens, you’ve made a friend.
If he won’t listen, take one or two others along so that the presence of witnesses will keep things honest, and try again.
If he still won’t listen, tell the church. If he won’t listen to the church, you’ll have to start over from scratch, confront him with the need for repentance, and offer again God’s forgiving love.
Take this most seriously: A yes on earth is yes in heaven; a no on earth is no in heaven.
What you say to one another is eternal.
I mean this.
When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, My Father in heaven goes into action.
And when two or three of you are together because of Me, you can be sure that I’ll be there.”
Wow! What a message!
So let us look at a couple of these pointers.
For-sure, if you are treated unjustly by another, you shouldn’t broadcast it to others, making mountains out of molehills!
Come on, be honest! How many times has the minor problem been exaggerated??
How often have we expressed an opinion based on incomplete evidence?
And how often do we harbour a theory, thoughts, or feelings?
Where does that get us? Nowhere!
Instead, you and the person who has caused you heartache or pain – should see each other direct – person-to-person – face-to-face – one-on-one.
There, you should share the matter in a friendly way – pointing out to him or her their behaviour.
More often than not, this will have a positive result – and everyone involved will be harmonized together.
Consider this friends, this principle may be carried out through every walk of life – everywhere, and in all circumstances that surround any predicament – at home, work, school or play.
Sadly though, it is very often overlooked by nearly all.
If only we would try the way of doing things which Jesus precisely and clearly expressed to His followers!
Furthermore; in everything we do – we should look for something that provides an answer as to how to resolve things in prayer.
Remember, nearly all “people problems” are misunderstandings, and most “spiritual problems” are due to an absence of prayer!!
Chris Bowater, worship leader, songwriter, teacher and pastor – once quoted on one of his albums, “The problem could be someone else, the answer could be you!””
Now, that’s something to think about!!
So, when do friends become friends that we can regard with affection and trust?
When we get together in the name of Jesus and He comes together with us there.
Matthew 18:20
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