In my previous review of the Purpose Driven Life book I referred to some very helpful aspects of the book. One of those topics is reconciliation. I'm making a separate entry about this because the sermon at church yesterday reminded me of this topic. Pastor Warren wants people to make a distinction between reconciliation and resolution. Basically, we can have restoration of relationships with people without a total resolution to a conflict. Sometimes there really isn't a resolution possible but restoration can still be accomplished. The main scripture referenced is Romans 12:18:
If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.
A great quote from the book:
Reconciliation focuses on the relationship, while resolution focuses on the problem.
One of the things I've learned from my pastor is there is a difference between being "right" and being "darn right". Basically what's really worth dying for and he said; God, family, country and his congregation. Putting that into perspective everything else is in play. What's really important, being right or restoring a relationship? People do matter and it's something we (me) need to keep remembering.
Posted by Tim at January 12, 2004 09:34 PM
