09/01/2024
2 Corinthians 5:18-20 Says
"Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God."
With the fall of Adam and Eve, sin spread to all mankind. With our sinful nature, we are prone to selfishness, pride, and every kind of evil. When we are in relationships, our selfishness, pride, harsh words, and actions rise to the surface. Sometimes, someone may say something that causes us to react. Other times, we act out of tiredness, sickness, or hunger. In other cases, things can be much more severe, such as abandonment, abuse, toxic behaviors, etc. When the hurt is deep, it's hard to think and act lovingly. Our defenses shoot up out of our need to protect ourselves.
It can be hard to navigate certain relationships. However, it's important to remember that regardless of what someone else has said or done to us, we are responsible before God for our actions. Please know this does not mean that if you've gotten out of an abusive relationship, you should forgive and walk back into it. Romans 12:18 says, "If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men." Sometimes, on this side of heaven, certain relationships are irreconcilable.
