Wednesday August 16, 2023

Matthew 18:15-20

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘If your brother does something wrong, go and have it out with him alone, between your two selves.

This beautiful passage gives us a window into the early church and some of its challenges. The church definitely had storms of persecution hitting it from the outside but they also had internal problems. Jesus today advises them and us on how to resolve the conflicts that plague us.

Our Lord says clearly that we should do everything in our power to keep and restore our relationships. But we should also know when to let go. A destructive person does not only bring confusion in their life. Holding on to them or that relationship can bring the whole community down. So try all you can to restore or resolve issues that arise in your family. When you have done all you can and someone is not listening…. Let go