When an offence isn’t covered up and heartily forgiven, it develops into quarrels anytime the offender and offended speak about the issue. Drop the matters by addressing them in love and settling disputes amicably using the wisdom of God.
While we cannot prevent ourselves from getting offended, we choose how to go about them when they come. Some choose to forgive when the offender decides to change. Others decide not to even talk about it. But what does the Bible say?
You may have read 1 Peter 4:8 and concluded that love covers a multitude of sins (instead of all sins). Today, I’d like you to know that the Bible also says love covers all sins.
Don’t joke with things that will offend people. Spend time with the Lord. But avoid useless accusations that are a drawback to the move of God upon the people of His presence. Amen!
If you’ll always be mindful of the Lord’s presence, your mind will be preoccupied with spiritual things. In that way, you’ll give no opportunity to the devil to sow condemning thoughts in your mind.
Though the prodigal son messed up, he came back to his senses. Could it be you’re so busy with life that you’re missing out on paying attention to some wrong things you’re doing that ought to be changed? Analyse your life in the light of God’s Word, and apply spiritual changes to some things you’re doing that are wrong.
No matter who you are, Jesus’ blood has taken away the sin of the world. Accept Jesus without fear of condemnation. Once you do that, you will be brought near God by the blood of Christ.
To bring gentle restoration to someone caught in sin, proclaim God’s forgiveness of sins upon his life and comfort him.
It is the responsibility of every servant God to keep his (or her) spiritual fervour. Why?—Because it can be brought low, usually through offences.
Ephesians 4:3 NIV : “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Anger isn’t a sin. However, what we do when angry will determine whether we will sin or not. Learn three Biblical truths to help you control your anger whenever it happens.
If peace is enlisted as a fruit of the Spirit, then the best way to pursue peace is by walking in the Spirit.
