THE SPIRIT IN YOU
dying, but it could kill a person on the inside. Let us desire to walk in love as God has commanded us---to be our brother's keeper.
Therefore, if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering, (Matthew 5: 23, 24, NASB).
taught that words have power and are judged by our actions and conduct when in a particular situation. Often, our behavior can prove our activities significantly impact destructive and innocent people. But when it comes down to facing the consequences of our actions, we do not want to own up to our responsibility for our role. Many incidences can be cited where people's lives are destroyed, such as marriages failing, employment being lost, people losing their life savings, and even people losing their lives because someone was irresponsible; the list goes on.
God has given us a mandate, especially those who confess to be Christ-like (Christians). We are to be of good conduct and walk-in integrity in all manner of life. Let our yea be yea, and our nay be nay (Matthew 5: 37). We are responsible for our brothers and sisters. We should be concerned about their healthy being at all times and all cost. When we learn to esteem our brothers and sisters, not take them for granted, and love them unconditionally without judgment or malice, we can exhibit God's, steadfast love. No one should be walking around wounded on your account. You are responsible for making the lives of others as pleasant as possible. If your brother or sister brings to you a concern of you offending them, whether you are guilty of the offense or not, make peace with that person. Sometimes an explanation of your action or a gentle-"I am sorry you feel that way" will begin to heal all wounds. But whatever the offense, it is your responsibility to ensure that the sun does not go down with someone else hurting. No, the offense may not be detrimental as someone