Relational Freedom

Matthew 17-19

“’If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.’”

Matthew 18:15

It requires courage to go to a brother- or sister-in-Christ and show them their fault, especially when it concerns a relational sin against you. Most never confront those sins and live with unresolved conflict in their lives thus leading to bitterness and broken relationships. It requires humility to receive a rebuke from someone and then repent. The capacity to give and receive in relational conflict influences our capacity to grow and be fruitful as a Christ-follower. The inability to confront sin when others have sinned against us can lead to passive-aggressive behavior that undermines relationship while holding on to the grievances of sin. Instead, Jesus invites us into the courageous freedom of clear relationships and restoration.

Will we obey the Lord and deal with all known relational sin?

“Lord Jesus, set me free, even as I both repent and confront, for your glory.”