Matthew 18:15
May 07, 2026 12:00

Verse
Matthew 18:15
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
- Forgiveness
- Relationships
- Reconciliation
- Love
- Peace
Inspiration
Human relations are among the most difficult things about humans. Is it possible to communicate our dislikes of things to our friends and family without coming across as disrespectful or unfriendly? This is one of the biggest challenges for most of us. But what Jesus teaches is that as much as we want to continue to abide in fellowship and not want to make them feel uncomfortable, faults should be pointed out. And while these faults should be addressed, it should be done in a brotherly manner. According to Jesus, first, you must learn to have love for your brother and sister. When this love is present, you can sustain the self-control to point out faults in the friendliest way. When you have self-control, you can tell your loved ones what they have done wrong in secret, away from the hearing of others. If they listen and are considerate, you win back a brother or sister, and no one ever has to know about the little break in transmission. You must always remember that the essence of pointing out the sin of another is not to embarrass them or make them feel terrible but that fellowship may be restored. It is the love that you have towards them that gives you the power to tame the offense and address the situation in the way of fellowship.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for the blessing of the brethren. I thank You for the family of believers who also love and honor You. As humans, we have our pitfalls, and I pray that Your grace will enable us to deal with these times of offense in the appropriate way when they arise. I pray that You help me keep calm as I seek to resolve grievances with my brethren who have offended me. Let me be patient and meek toward my offenses while You work to mend a broken relationship. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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