Here's a great post on "Becoming a Better Apologizer" from Tim Challies. On the same topic, I have also been reading the blog from Peacemakers Ministry and have benefited greatly from it. Here are their "Seven A's of Confession" when resolving conflict:
1. Address everyone involved (all those whom you affected)
2. Avoid if, but, and maybe (do not try to excuse your wrongs)
3. Admit specifically (Both attitudes and actions)
4. Acknowledge the hurt (express sorrow for hurting someone)
5. Accept the consequences (such as making restitution)
6. Alter your behavior (change your attitudes and actions)
7. Ask for forgiveness
Learning to live at peace not only with Christians but the world is imperative to being a good witness to Christ. Paul said, "Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger...Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you," (Ephesians 4:26, 31-32).
Where do you need to apologize today? Have you let the sun go down on your anger?
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Apologizing
Posted by Ryan Phelps at 2:36 PM
Labels: apologizing, forgiveness, peacemakers
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