Herald of maranatha:
Daily devotional
Topic: Handling trespasses.
Matthew 18:15 KJV
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.
Trespasses could either be ours or others, in both cases there's a need for proper handling.
Jesus taught us how to handle it in both cases. When it's the trespass of others against us, we need to forgive in the same way we desire ours to be forgiven of God. "Matthew 6:14-15 KJV
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: [15] But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
We don't forgive because we feel the person deserves forgiveness, but because we need forgiveness too. We don't forgive partially and claim to get a full forgiveness from God, "be not deceived, God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians 6:7"
Jesus taught us how to handle it in both cases. When it's the trespass of others against us, we need to forgive in the same way we desire ours to be forgiven of God. "Matthew 6:14-15 KJV
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: [15] But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
We don't forgive because we feel the person deserves forgiveness, but because we need forgiveness too. We don't forgive partially and claim to get a full forgiveness from God, "be not deceived, God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians 6:7"
On the trespasses of others, you're not expected to blackmail, keep malice, or grudges, but to meet the person, that you might gain him. This is what our conduct should be as Christians, but now when someone trespasses against us, we make it our social media status, that wisdom is not of God.
"Hebrews 12:14 KJV
Follow peace with all men , and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:"
The way of peace demands that we follow Jesus' instructions to letters. Today endeavour to settle with that brother or sister that trespassed against you.
"Hebrews 12:14 KJV
Follow peace with all men , and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:"
The way of peace demands that we follow Jesus' instructions to letters. Today endeavour to settle with that brother or sister that trespassed against you.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, grant me the grace to forgive as you forgave me.
Happy Sunday.
Remain blessed
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