Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Kingdom First - Rapid Resolution

January 11th, 2010
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Reconcile your difference with your brother before offering a gift to God - Matthew 5:21-25
Similar to a verse in the OT - Leviticus 19:16-18

Jesus is basically telling us that we are responsible to be righteous in every relationship
Whether or not it is our problem - we are responsible

• To seek the person out
• Speak frankly
• Make every effort to build unity - Ephesians 4:3
  

Failing to resolve things can erode our relationship with God

Hatred is like murder - rejoices in the downfall of person you have a problem with
Take the initiative; love speaks the truth

Remember that relationship with others mirrors our true relationship with God
We'll never be close to God if we're afraid to speak the truth to our fellowman

Notes from: First... the Kingdom by Thomas A. Jones.