THE POSTURE OF RECONCILIATION Re-Assembly Required – Part 4 3/26/2023 The goal is not reconciliation. The goal is no regrets. If possible so far as it depends on you be at peace with all people. Romans 12:18 NASB REASSEMBLY DECISIONS 1. I will get back to, not get back at. “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:17 NIV All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry [assignment] of reconciliation: 2 Corinthians 5:18 NIV … that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:19 NIV 2. I will own my slice of the blame pie. 3. I will make the first move regardless of who moved away first. 23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23–24 NIV 3. I will make the first move regardless of who moved away first. 4. I will keep the door open and the welcome mat out. When you decided you didn’t care, You became a carrier. A Beginner’s Guide to Repairing Broken Relationships 1. I will get back to, not get back at. 2. I will own my slice of the blame pie. 3. I will make the first move regardless of who moved away first. 4. I will keep the door open and the welcome mat out. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20 NIV