If what they are doing to you is truly wrong — morally, spiritually, or even legally — and they refuse to listen or acknowledge their wrongdoing, even after you follow the steps Jesus laid out in Matthew 18:15–17, then the Bible gives this guidance:
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📌 1. You Are Not Responsible for Their Hard Heart
> God holds them accountable — not you — if you've already tried to correct them in truth and love.
Ezekiel 3:19 (NIV):
> “But if you do warn the wicked person and they do not turn from their wickedness... they will die for their sin; but you will have saved yourself.”
This means if you speak up in truth and they reject it, the burden of guilt is on them, not you.
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📌 2. Separate Yourself from Persistent Wrongdoers (with peace)
> The Bible allows you to step away from people who do harm and continue in sin.
Romans 16:17 (NIV):
> “Watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.”
2 Timothy 3:5 (NIV):
> “...have nothing to do with such people.”
You are not called to stay in toxic, abusive, or spiritually damaging situations.
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📌 3. God Sees and Judges All Things
> Even if others deny what they did or twist the truth, God sees everything.
Hebrews 4:13 (NIV):
> “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.”
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📌 4. You Must Still Forgive, But Not Be a Victim
> Forgiveness is commanded — but it doesn't mean staying close to those who harm you.
Matthew 6:14–15 (NIV):
> “For if you forgive other people... your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
But forgiveness is not the same as trust. Forgiveness frees your heart, not theirs.
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✅ What You Can Do:
1. Speak up with truth and love.
2. Bring others if needed (Matthew 18).
3. If unrepentant, create distance.
4. Let God handle their judgment.
5. Forgive — but set healthy boundaries.
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