Colossians 4: 5 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.
In recovery Steps 8&9 are about reconciliation.
With whom are we to be reconciled?
First, we are to be reconciled with our own conscience.
Second, we must reconcile with other people.
Third, and perhaps most importantly, as we have reconciled with ourselves and others, we are now prepared to reconcile with God.
Sunday, 18 October 2009
Say "I'm sorry and mean it!"
Colossians 3:13
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Step 9 says we need to make amends to others: Luke 6:38 says "Give and it shall be given you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
It is clear from the Bible that in recovery God wants us and expects us to forgive, as He has forgiven us. Making amends and forgiving others are a necessary part of the recovery process.
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Step 9 says we need to make amends to others: Luke 6:38 says "Give and it shall be given you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
It is clear from the Bible that in recovery God wants us and expects us to forgive, as He has forgiven us. Making amends and forgiving others are a necessary part of the recovery process.
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