Better Left Said

August 8, 2021
Chris Seidman, Sr. Minister, The Branch Church

Proverbs 14:9 (NIV)
Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright.

Matthew 5:21-22a, 23 -24 (NIV)
“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.

“Therefore if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.”

Hebrews 12:14-15 (NIV)
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone … . See to it … that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

Romans 12:18 (NIV)
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Better Left Said

• I’m sorry.

• I was wrong.

• What can I do to help make it right?

Luke 19:8 (NIV)
… Zaccheus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.”

Luke 19:9-10 (NIV)
Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.”

Philemon 1:18-19 (NIV)
If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me. I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. I will pay it back … .

Communion Thoughts

• Make every effort to live in peace with everyone … . (Hebrews 12:14)

• Is there someone you need to make an effort with someone this week?