Be Reconciled to Your Brother

Be Reconciled to Your Brother

Jesus taught that before offering worship, one must first be reconciled with anyone who has something against them. Broken relationships are not just personal problems - they are spiritual ones that affect your connection with God. It matters because God values relational integrity as much as religious activity. In practice, this means taking the initiative to resolve conflict and not letting unresolved tension linger while you go through the motions of faith.

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First be reconciled to thy brother

Matthew 5:23-24

Jesus teaches that worship is unacceptable when relationships are broken - reconciliation with others takes priority even over religious obligations.

T23herefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

24 Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

Did You Know?

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Jesus taught that reconciliation with others should take priority even over worship.

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If you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift at the altar and go be reconciled first.

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Unresolved conflict hinders our relationship with God as well as with people.