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Our relationship with God is connected to our relationship to other people. This is obvious in verses that talk about God forgiving us as we forgive others. God considers how we relate to other people. Are we willing to apologize?
When trust grows, relationships grow. When relationships are healthy, husbands love and wives respect; parents love and nurture and children respect and obey; employers treat employees as equals and employees work as if they are working for Jesus.
When relationships don’t work, people are scared, tense, and afraid, and there is sadness and pain. When relationships struggle, there are usually unrealistic expectations. Also, when relationships struggle there is not enough grace to cover the shortfall.
When I am wrong I can ask for forgiveness. When I’m wronged I can forgive. We can’t hold people to a perfect standard. Am I a relationship breaker or am I a peacemaker?