From TopChretien.com - By Rick Warren
Relationships are always worth it restores them.
Pay close attention to your relationships.
Learning to love is what is most important in life. God wants us to cherish our relationship and do everything we can to preserve, rather than give it up whenever there is a tear, injury or conflict.
In fact, the Bible tells us that God has entrusted the ministry of restoring relationships. It is for this reason that much of the New Testament is devoted reports of each other.
For the apostle Paul, our ability to get along with our neighbor is a sign of spiritual maturity. Christ wants his family is known for the love that unites its members. Broken relationships are a bad witness to unbelievers. That's why Paul was so upset to learn that members of the church at Corinth was divided up and went to take him to court.
He writes: "I say this to your shame. Thus, among you, there is no one wise man who can make a decision between his brothers "(1 Corinthians 6.5). He was shocked that there was nobody in the church who was mature enough to resolve the conflict peacefully. In the same letter, he said: "We must, however, brothers, that I send you an earnest recommendation, which is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ that I do. Live together in harmony [...] "(1 Corinthians 1.10).
If you want God to bless your life and others know that you are his child, you must learn to be a craftsman peace. Jesus said: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called son of God!" (Matthew 5.9).
Notice that Jesus did not say: "Blessed are those who love peace," because everyone loves peace. He did not say either: "Blessed are those who are peaceful," which can never be disturbed by anything. Jesus said "Blessed are the peacemakers," those who actively seek to resolve conflicts.
action for today
The Peacemakers are rare because it is not an easy task. But in your capacity as a member of the family of God, to work for peace is one of the most important skills you can develop. Pay close attention to your relationships.
Pay close attention to your relationships.
Learning to love is what is most important in life. God wants us to cherish our relationship and do everything we can to preserve, rather than give it up whenever there is a tear, injury or conflict.
In fact, the Bible tells us that God has entrusted the ministry of restoring relationships. It is for this reason that much of the New Testament is devoted reports of each other.
For the apostle Paul, our ability to get along with our neighbor is a sign of spiritual maturity. Christ wants his family is known for the love that unites its members. Broken relationships are a bad witness to unbelievers. That's why Paul was so upset to learn that members of the church at Corinth was divided up and went to take him to court.
He writes: "I say this to your shame. Thus, among you, there is no one wise man who can make a decision between his brothers "(1 Corinthians 6.5). He was shocked that there was nobody in the church who was mature enough to resolve the conflict peacefully. In the same letter, he said: "We must, however, brothers, that I send you an earnest recommendation, which is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ that I do. Live together in harmony [...] "(1 Corinthians 1.10).
If you want God to bless your life and others know that you are his child, you must learn to be a craftsman peace. Jesus said: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called son of God!" (Matthew 5.9).
Notice that Jesus did not say: "Blessed are those who love peace," because everyone loves peace. He did not say either: "Blessed are those who are peaceful," which can never be disturbed by anything. Jesus said "Blessed are the peacemakers," those who actively seek to resolve conflicts.
action for today
The Peacemakers are rare because it is not an easy task. But in your capacity as a member of the family of God, to work for peace is one of the most important skills you can develop. Pay close attention to your relationships.
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