If another member of the church sins against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone (Matthew 18:15; NRSV).
So then, putting away all falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbours, for we are members of one another. Be angry but do not sin (Ephesians 4:25-6; NRSV).
We will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ (Ephesians 4:15; NLT).
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Lord,
In all relationships
And groups,
Hurt is inevitable.
What counts
Is how we handle it
When it occurs.
Basically,
We have two choices:
We can face,
Discuss,
And resolve each issue
As it arises,
Then move forward
With a better understanding
Of one another;
Or:
We can allow the hurts
To build up,
Unexpressed,
Undiscussed
And unresolved,
Until the relationship concerned
Breaks down completely –
The choice is ours.