Don't Hold Grudges; Reconcile: Command #15

Some people think that being a pacemaker means avoiding conflict. It’s exactly the opposite. Peacemakers go right into the conflict and make peace.

Yes, the person who is angry with me is wrong, and no, I don’t deserve their wrath. That was absolutely true of Jesus and the accusation people leveled against him. He took it. In fact, he built them up anyway. That’s the model he demonstrated for us.

Jesus said, “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’ But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell. “So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly remember that someone has something against you, leave your sacrifice there at the altar. Go and be reconciled to that person. Then come and offer your sacrifice to God.” - ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭21‬-‭24‬

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