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102 Bible verses for reconciliation in the family
Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ.
Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another whenever any of you has a complaint against someone else. You must forgive one another just as the Lord has forgiven you.
My friends, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right; but you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.
It was to this that God called you, for Christ himself suffered for you and left you an example, so that you would follow in his steps.He committed no sin, and no one ever heard a lie come from his lips.When he was insulted, he did not answer back with an insult; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but placed his hopes in God, the righteous Judge.
We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.
And so there is no division in the body, but all its different parts have the same concern for one another.
Better to eat vegetables with people you love than to eat the finest meat where there is hate.
Your people will rebuild what has long been in ruins, building again on the old foundations. You will be known as the people who rebuilt the walls, who restored the ruined houses.”
If you stay calm, you are wise, but if you have a hot temper, you only show how stupid you are.
If someone has done you wrong, do not repay him with a wrong. Try to do what everyone considers to be good.
For married people I have a command which is not my own but the Lord's: a wife must not leave her husband;but if she does, she must remain single or else be reconciled to her husband; and a husband must not divorce his wife.
No, the Lord has told us what is good. What he requires of us is this: to do what is just, to show constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with our God.
So watch what you do! “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.That is how it will be on the day the Son of Man is revealed.“On that day someone who is on the roof of a house must not go down into the house to get any belongings; in the same way anyone who is out in the field must not go back to the house.Remember Lot's wife!Those who try to save their own life will lose it; those who lose their life will save it.On that night, I tell you, there will be two people sleeping in the same bed: one will be taken away, the other will be left behind.Two women will be grinding meal together: one will be taken away, the other will be left behind.” The disciples asked him, “Where, Lord?” Jesus answered, “Wherever there is a dead body, the vultures will gather.”If he sins against you seven times in one day, and each time he comes to you saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”
So then, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you will be healed. The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect.
And now I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.If you have love for one another, then everyone will know that you are my disciples.”
The Lord says, “Now, let's settle the matter. You are stained red with sin, but I will wash you as clean as snow. Although your stains are deep red, you will be as white as wool.
Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you.
So then, let us stop judging one another. Instead, you should decide never to do anything that would make others stumble or fall into sin.
Jesus knew what they were thinking, and so he said to them, “Any country that divides itself into groups which fight each other will not last very long. And any town or family that divides itself into groups which fight each other will fall apart.
But his answer was: “My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.” I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ's power over me.
“Do for others what you want them to do for you: this is the meaning of the Law of Moses and of the teachings of the prophets.
The Lord your God is with you; his power gives you victory. The Lord will take delight in you, and in his love he will give you new life. He will sing and be joyful over you,
That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united with his wife, and they become one.
Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power.
Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way,Human anger does not achieve God's righteous purpose.
As the Lord's servant, you must not quarrel. You must be kind toward all, a good and patient teacher,
“I am the high and holy God, who lives forever. I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and repentant, so that I can restore their confidence and hope.
Do everything without complaining or arguing,so that you may be innocent and pure as God's perfect children, who live in a world of corrupt and sinful people. You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky,
If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it.
He will go ahead of the Lord, strong and mighty like the prophet Elijah. He will bring fathers and children together again; he will turn disobedient people back to the way of thinking of the righteous; he will get the Lord's people ready for him.”
And now, my friends, good-bye! Strive for perfection; listen to my appeals; agree with one another; live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
To conclude: you must all have the same attitude and the same feelings; love one another, and be kind and humble with one another.
Those who plan evil are in for a rude surprise, but those who work for good will find happiness.
In the same way you younger people must submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you must put on the apron of humility, to serve one another; for the scripture says, “God resists the proud, but shows favor to the humble.”
Children, it is your Christian duty to obey your parents, for this is the right thing to do.Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power.Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil's evil tricks.For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age.So put on God's armor now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemy's attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground.So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight around your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate,and as your shoes the readiness to announce the Good News of peace.At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One.And accept salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you.Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God's people.And pray also for me, that God will give me a message when I am ready to speak, so that I may speak boldly and make known the gospel's secret.“Respect your father and mother” is the first commandment that has a promise added:For the sake of this gospel I am an ambassador, though now I am in prison. Pray that I may be bold in speaking about the gospel as I should.Tychicus, our dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord's work, will give you all the news about me, so that you may know how I am getting along.That is why I am sending him to you—to tell you how all of us are getting along and to encourage you.May God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give to all Christians peace and love with faith.May God's grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with undying love.“so that all may go well with you, and you may live a long time in the land.”Parents, do not treat your children in such a way as to make them angry. Instead, raise them with Christian discipline and instruction.
Son, do what your father tells you and never forget what your mother taught you.Keep their words with you always, locked in your heart.Their teaching will lead you when you travel, protect you at night, and advise you during the day.
Children, it is your Christian duty to obey your parents always, for that is what pleases God.
But if any do not take care of their relatives, especially the members of their own family, they have denied the faith and are worse than an unbeliever.
You plotted evil against me, but God turned it into good, in order to preserve the lives of many people who are alive today because of what happened.
But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these.
Don't do anything from selfish ambition or from a cheap desire to boast, but be humble toward one another, always considering others better than yourselves.because he risked his life and nearly died for the sake of the work of Christ, in order to give me the help that you yourselves could not give.And look out for one another's interests, not just for your own.
So if you are about to offer your gift to God at the altar and there you remember that your brother has something against you,leave your gift there in front of the altar, go at once and make peace with your brother, and then come back and offer your gift to God.
So then, we must always aim at those things that bring peace and that help strengthen one another.
My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.
And may God, the source of patience and encouragement, enable you to have the same point of view among yourselves by following the example of Christ Jesus,
But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.And goodness is the harvest that is produced from the seeds the peacemakers plant in peace.
By the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ I appeal to all of you, my friends, to agree in what you say, so that there will be no divisions among you. Be completely united, with only one thought and one purpose.
So he got up and started back to his father. “He was still a long way from home when his father saw him; his heart was filled with pity, and he ran, threw his arms around his son, and kissed him.
But Esau ran to meet him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him. They were both crying.
“Long ago I gave these commands to my people: ‘You must see that justice is done, and must show kindness and mercy to one another.
Then, still weeping, he embraced each of his brothers and kissed them. After that, his brothers began to talk with him.
Be under obligation to no one—the only obligation you have is to love one another. Whoever does this has obeyed the Law.
You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
See that no one pays back wrong for wrong, but at all times make it your aim to do good to one another and to all people.
Dear friends, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Whoever loves is a child of God and knows God.
But God has shown us how much he loves us—it was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us!
Instead, by speaking the truth in a spirit of love, we must grow up in every way to Christ, who is the head.
This is how we know what love is: Christ gave his life for us. We too, then, ought to give our lives for others!
Be kind and honest and you will live a long life; others will respect you and treat you fairly.
So they are no longer two, but one. No human being must separate, then, what God has joined together.”
Then Abram said to Lot, “We are relatives, and your men and my men shouldn't be quarreling.
All this is done by God, who through Christ changed us from enemies into his friends and gave us the task of making others his friends also.Our message is that God was making all human beings his friends through Christ. God did not keep an account of their sins, and he has given us the message which tells how he makes them his friends.
For Christ himself has brought us peace by making Jews and Gentiles one people. With his own body he broke down the wall that separated them and kept them enemies.
I urge you, then, to make me completely happy by having the same thoughts, sharing the same love, and being one in soul and mind.
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, if my brother keeps on sinning against me, how many times do I have to forgive him? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” answered Jesus, “but seventy times seven,
Try to be at peace with everyone, and try to live a holy life, because no one will see the Lord without it.
We love because God first loved us.This is how you will be able to know whether it is God's Spirit: anyone who acknowledges that Jesus Christ came as a human being has the Spirit who comes from God.If we say we love God, but hate others, we are liars. For we cannot love God, whom we have not seen, if we do not love others, whom we have seen.The command that Christ has given us is this: whoever loves God must love others also.
If you want people to like you, forgive them when they wrong you. Remembering wrongs can break up a friendship.
Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together.
Those who love your law have perfect security, and there is nothing that can make them fall.
Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.
Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud;love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs;
Help your relatives and they will protect you like a strong city wall, but if you quarrel with them, they will close their doors to you.
Children, it is your Christian duty to obey your parents, for this is the right thing to do.Finally, build up your strength in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power.Put on all the armor that God gives you, so that you will be able to stand up against the Devil's evil tricks.For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark age.So put on God's armor now! Then when the evil day comes, you will be able to resist the enemy's attacks; and after fighting to the end, you will still hold your ground.So stand ready, with truth as a belt tight around your waist, with righteousness as your breastplate,and as your shoes the readiness to announce the Good News of peace.At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One.And accept salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you.Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God's people.And pray also for me, that God will give me a message when I am ready to speak, so that I may speak boldly and make known the gospel's secret.“Respect your father and mother” is the first commandment that has a promise added:For the sake of this gospel I am an ambassador, though now I am in prison. Pray that I may be bold in speaking about the gospel as I should.Tychicus, our dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord's work, will give you all the news about me, so that you may know how I am getting along.That is why I am sending him to you—to tell you how all of us are getting along and to encourage you.May God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give to all Christians peace and love with faith.May God's grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with undying love.“so that all may go well with you, and you may live a long time in the land.”
Now that we have been put right with God through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
“If you forgive others the wrongs they have done to you, your Father in heaven will also forgive you.But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive the wrongs you have done.