Choosing the right place, the right time, and the right words are all ways to ensure you are both able to converse rationally and effectively. So, when I’m going to confront somebody, I’ll say, “Lord, I’m – I need to talk to Suzy. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. For example, a man may steal a car from another person. Don't be afraid. For many years I maintained a relationship that I was not happy with. 4 Simple Tips for Confronting Someone Who Hurt You By Raeeka “To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.” -Unknown. If you get quiet and say, “Holy Spirit, give me Your words.” His words don’t return void. Merely, turning a person’s focus in on himself or herself, instead of toward God, is not helpful. 4. God’s people are His house, but the building is just a convenient place where the church gathers. Love is how God begins His interactions with us: For God so loved the world (John 3:16; Romans 5:8). It may be that the children need to behave in a more subdued manner in a group setting, but God’s house has nothing to do with it. Remember, they are God's precious creation. God knit them lovingly in the womb, numbered the hairs on their heads, and has guided their footsteps. Romans 12:18 tells us, “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” This verse does not say it will always be possible, but we should try. Some sins are solely against God, such as blasphemy. Other sins violate the laws that God gave to protect men from the crimes of men, such as murder, theft, and adultery. One of the most important things to consider when confronting someone is your love for that person, which may be hard to possess, but the love of God must govern your heart no matter how difficult the person is in your life. In condemning the sin, we’re to respectfully confront the person sinning and warn them of what the Bible says about their transgressions (1 Timothy 5:20; Galatians 6:1). And that’s why I like to teach people get God’s words. Bible verses about Confronting Others. They accomplish the purpose. I’m sure a lot of people have been there, or are there right now. She doesn’t want a wallflower, and she doesn’t want a stalker. The reason we are confronting the person in the first place is because God has laid a truth on our hearts concerning another person’s beliefs or actions that need to change. A s Christians we should try to get along with the people around us. It’s more commonly done without knowing the person first, which easily causes them to become angry that someone would judge them without getting to know them. Getting to know someone is like a dance—you gently lead, careful not to drive, push or drag her around. 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