tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490676943414191920.post9127773260097051973..comments2024-03-16T07:53:29.941+00:00Comments on Mysses Lafunky's Faith Blog: My week . . .Mysses Lafunkyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07860573756184786018noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490676943414191920.post-82288940621402414492013-04-24T19:39:19.832+01:002013-04-24T19:39:19.832+01:00Thank you for your comment.
I will take the below...Thank you for your comment.<br /><br />I will take the below points on board:<br /><br />It is the responsibility of the "offended" to ensure he or she is at peace with the "offender". Most of the time, the offender sees the other party as the offender so does the offended. <br /><br />In no way did I write that, I have issues in forgiving the individual, the question is, in other to follow peace, is it best to avoid someone that has the tendency of hurting you? Is it a sin when we avoid someone?<br /><br />I agree that, what makes us Christians different from non-Christians is the Christ-nature within us and our actions toward others. <br />I guess we must allow God to work through us in loving people and also, we must allow God to teach us how to follow peace with all men. I wonder why God said 'ALL' men.Mysses Lafunkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860573756184786018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490676943414191920.post-59626832492095454612013-04-23T04:40:04.167+01:002013-04-23T04:40:04.167+01:00I have been following your posts and i must commen...I have been following your posts and i must commend you for the good work so far. May the good Lord bless you.<br />I wish i had a week like yours.<br />The point i like best is number 9 and I must always remember that God must rule every aspect my life.<br />On being upset by the actions an individual, I must say that it is the responsibility of the "offended" to ensure he or she is at peace with the "offender". You can see that the offender and offended are in quote, that is because most of the time, the offender sees the other party as the offender so does the offended. If you have issues forgiving the individual straight up and relating to the person as you would before the issue, it would be a good idea to meet with the person to discuss and iron out any differences. Don't wait to be apologised to first. Why? It is for your own good. God takes this very seriously. Hence, the scripture you quoted in Hebrews and Matthew 5v22-24 talks about God not accepting an offering from a man because he has been offended by his neighbour and hasn't forgiven the person. This could also mean that God would not answer the prayers of such a person until he goes to forgive and clear any conflict with his brother. Ignoring/avoiding the person is not the solution as this clearly shows you still have something against the person, imagine God ignoring you after He said he has forgiven you, that would not follow at all. What do you do in order not to be hurt in the future would be allow God's wisdom direct you in relating with them. But if they keep offending you, treat them well in return. Yes! Proverb 25v21-22 points to this. This is what makes Christians different from non-Christians, the Christ-nature and you may even change them by your actions towards them. Life is too short and Heaven is too long to keep offences by someone to heart in this lifetime and risk missing heaven. Live free!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com