Relationships and family
What does the Bible say about reconciliation?
Jesus tells us to leave our gift at the altar and go make peace first, which shows how seriously God takes restored relationships.
What Scripture says
Matthew 5:23-24
““If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.”
Romans 12:18
“If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.”
Ephesians 4:31-32
“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”
2 Corinthians 5:18
“But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation;”
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