Confrontation

confrontation - How do I know when to confront someone and when to let an offense go?

If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive.

Luke 17:3

If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again.

Matthew 18:15-16

God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

2 Timothy 1:7

Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.

2 Timothy 4:2

MANY WOMEN tend to think of confrontation as something to avoid because it can feel awkward and tense. These feelings make confrontation seem negative, but the Bible tells us differently. Confrontation can actually be good and helpful. When approached with a desire to help rather than hurt, confrontation becomes a valuable tool to bring resolution to a problem or to bring someone back to Christ. Godly confrontation can help begin the process of transforming difficult situations into positive results. Everyone gets off track once in a while, so we all need grace. Before confronting someone who has wronged you, ask yourself, Is my desire for this person to become more holy or to be put in his or her place? Then ask the Lord to give you patience, grace, and the right words as you lovingly confront.

Prayer Prompts

Lord, confrontation makes me feel . . .

Before I confront another, I need to follow this guidance from your Word: . . .