Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
If someone wrongs you, don't blast them on social media or tell everyone else first. Go directly to them, just you two, and talk it out. If they actually listen and own up to it, you've saved the friendship.
Handle conflicts like an adult, go straight to the source, not the group chat.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, Jesus was teaching his disciples about maintaining unity in the early Christian community, as part of a broader discourse on church discipline found in Matthew 18. This instruction emphasized handling personal offenses privately to avoid escalating conflicts and to promote restoration, reflecting the Jewish cultural emphasis on reconciliation within close-knit groups. It was given in the context of Jesus preparing his followers for life in a growing movement where interpersonal harmony was essential for the gospel's spread.
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