Thank you Simba. I have been offended before and it took a lot of courage for me to face the person responsible and love them again...the greatest hurt does not come from strangers, it comes from Family. A stranger can curse u but u won't feel hurt...but the curse of a brother will linger for a lifetime...instead of passing judgment, let us rebuke with kindness and love so that we can win our brother...
Elisha Karambakuwa Old Mutual Investment Group Property Investments Zimbabwe 100 The Chase,Emerald Hill Harare Telephone 263-04-308400 Ext. 2299 Direct Line 263-04-32602299 [email protected] www.oldmutual.co.zw "Do not be afraid little flock, it is your Father's pleasure to give you the kingdom." Luke 12:32 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 5:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Offence in the Church 'A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.' Prov 18:19 Coming from Sunday's message at the centre which talked about cutting each other with the truth, it is very easy to get someone offended in the house. As christians, we should be open to one another and rebuke each other, as it is said in Provebs, open rebuke is better than secret love, but i believe that we should be tactful in our rebuke becoz once u offend someone, it is difficult to get them back. So how do we then remove grave clothes without exposing or offending someone? I believe it is thru love and a relationship built over love that we can rebuke someone and they reform without feeling offended. I believe it is thru a process of walking with someone thru an issue, getting to understand the circumstances, and explaining to them the need for reform. Let us be build relationships that will help us be truthful to each other, and let us love each other, to avoid offense. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "tribewithavibe" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tribewithavibe?hl=en. Disclaimer and Confidentiality ********************************************************************** http://www.oldmutual.co.zw/disclaimer/disclaimer.asp ********************************************************************** P Please consider the environment before printing this email -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "tribewithavibe" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tribewithavibe?hl=en.
