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Enough Love To Confront

Enough Love To Confront By Kirk Hunt

 

Now when Peter had come to Antioch, I withstood him to his face, because he was to be blamed;   for before certain men came from James, he would eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.

Galatians 2: 11–12 NKJV
Please also read Galatians 2:11–12

 

Apostle Paul chose to confront Apostle Peter.  No one would say, or even think, this act of courage made Paul an enemy of Peter.  Real brothers and sisters refuse to let a sibling continue in error.  Sometimes, confrontation is an act of love and loyalty.

 

Confrontation is rarely a pleasant activity for either side.  Pain, grief and anger all too easily flow in, and from, the moment.  After all, confrontation is not needed when everything is right and righteous.

 

Biblical confrontation is an act of love.  It is an act of devotion and courage when parents confront a son or daughter about drugs.  Things will only get worse if a husband does not confront his wife with evidence of infidelity.  Consider the loyalty of a sister who confronts her friend about a moral failing.

 

The drug user will deny it.  The adulterer will blame others.  The fallen will make excuses.  The strong and courageous will refuse to be deterred, despite the tears and harsh words.

 

God’s men and women confront their brothers and sisters in love, and with grace.  Not to condemn, but to help start repentance and reconciliation.  Acts of love are not always pleasant.  Acts of loyalty are usually uncomfortable.  Do them anyway.

 

Think:                Godly confrontation is an act of love and loyalty.

 

Pray:                   “Lord, guide me in love and grace, especially in confrontation.”

 

 

Copyright © July 2016, Kirk Hunt

 

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