Nothing worth readingWhat does the Bible say about restoring relationships.?
All the trite Bible quotes didn't quite answer your question. Suggestion: think for yourself and put your Bible in a drawer.
There are quite a few here is the first one and I will look for more.
Galatians 6:1
1Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
Matthew 5:22-24 (New International Version)
22But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother[a]will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,[b]' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell.
23';Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift
Matthew 18:15-17 (New International Version)
A Brother Who Sins Against You
15';If your brother sins against you,[a] go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'[b] 17If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
Sorry to be so long winded, but these are the best examples of what the Bible says about restoring relationships. It is not easy, but for your friends peace, I think it is worth the attempt. My parents divorced and the pain it caused was great. Now, while not married, they get along and share in the joys of being Grandparents. I only wish they could completely restore, but that is not likely. I also wish they came to the saving grace of God.
It depends. Some are worth fixing and others better to be left alone.
The scriptures tell us that we should live in peace with all men to the extend that it is possible.
You need to be the one to live in peace with your fellow man, and if they refuse to do the same, then so be it.
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When slapped ,turn the other cheek so if they wish to slap it they can. After that beat 'He--- out of them! Forgive thy brother 70x7 if need be
Blessed are the peace makers. You don't have to hang around the person any more, but forgive and be civil.
Absolutley. You should always forgive a person, like Jesus forgave us. Forgive debts, of any kind! We should always work out relationships, wheather it be marrige, friends or family. As long as you do it by the bible, and do not compromise on the word of God, you can not go wrong!
Gospel of St. Matthew 5:23: Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught 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.
I am not sure that it is wise to restore ALL wayward relationships in our lives, but I know that we should forgive everyone who has trangressed against us. Case in point: A guy robs you at gun point and subsequently ends up in jail. I would forgive the guy, but I wouldn't search him out for verbal communication.
Also it takes two to restore a relationship. Sometimes you try and the other person is not interested. In that point I would just impress on the other person that I have forgiven him/her and will wait patiently until they feel able to speak. That is all you can do. Remember even Paul and Barnabas had a parting of the way.
Mat 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Mat 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
Mat 18:35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
Mar 11:25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
Luk 6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
Luk 17:3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Luk 17:4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
Luk 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
2Cr 2:7 So that contrariwise ye [ought] rather to forgive [him], and comfort [him], lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
2Cr 2:10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I [forgive] also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave [it], for your sakes [forgave I it] in the person of Christ;
1Jo 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
It seems to me that the Bible is pretty big on restoring relationships.
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