Jesus explains forgiveness and restoration.
Unlike the religions of the day Jesus focuses on restoration of relationship being the end goal- not penance or punishment.
God expects those who have received great mercy and forgiveness to give great mercy. and forgiveness.
People generally want to repay evil with evil but receive generous grace and mercy.
Care about the restoration of souls. In the power of the Holy Spirit, have the necessary but awkward conversation. Listen. Humbly share truth. Show extravagant grace and mercy. Trust God.
Restoration of people’s relationships with each other and God is the goal.
Father, some of this is dicey to put into practice, at least from my limited human perspective. When do I need to have the conversation? Do I need to have it at all? Am I waiting on you to intervene or are you using me to intervene? I’m trusting you day by day to lead my heart in helping people be restored with each other and you for their good and your glory.
