Where in the bible does it talk about Reconciliation?
The Bible teaches us multiple things about Reconciliation.
The first thing they teach us, and the most important, is in Matthew 5:21-25.
21 “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.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.
Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you,24 leave your gift there in front of the altar.
First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.
This passage from Matthew teaches us that we must make it a priority to reconcile. In other words, if we have an unresolved argument or problem with someone, we should resolve it as soon as possible, even before we go to Church again, if possible.
The second thing the Bible teaches about reconciliation is that if we are approaching someone about a situation, we should do it kindly and in private. Because you are aiming to fix the problem and communicate with one another, not embarrass or "tell off" the other person. We are taught this in Matthew 18:15:
15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.
The Bible teaches us multiple things about Reconciliation.
The first thing they teach us, and the most important, is in Matthew 5:21-25.
21 “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.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment.
Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.
23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you,24 leave your gift there in front of the altar.
First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.
This passage from Matthew teaches us that we must make it a priority to reconcile. In other words, if we have an unresolved argument or problem with someone, we should resolve it as soon as possible, even before we go to Church again, if possible.
The second thing the Bible teaches about reconciliation is that if we are approaching someone about a situation, we should do it kindly and in private. Because you are aiming to fix the problem and communicate with one another, not embarrass or "tell off" the other person. We are taught this in Matthew 18:15:
15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.