Make It Right
“So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” – Matthew 5:23-24
After you recognize the rift and respond with repentance, the next move is simple, but it’s not easy. Restore the relationship. Whether it’s your relationship with God or with someone else, Scripture makes it clear: Reconciliation is not optional. You don’t get to bypass it and expect things to be right vertically when they’re still broken horizontally.
Jesus says if you show up to worship and remember a fracture between you and someone else, the right move isn’t to push through and ignore it. It’s to stop. Step away. Go make it right. Then come back and worship. God is more interested in a clean heart than a raised hand. And He’s not impressed by outward devotion when there’s hidden division still poisoning your soul.
Restoring a relationship might mean going first. It might mean making the phone call, sending the text, or knocking on the door. It might mean forgiving someone who never asked for it. Or owning the pain you caused, even if it makes you feel small. That’s what Jesus modeled for us. He didn’t wait for us to get it together. He moved toward us. He paid the price. He made a way.
And that’s what you’re called to do. Because when you’re made right with God, He expects you to pursue peace with others. Hebrews 12:14 says, “Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord.” That’s strong. God connects peace with people to clarity with Him. And until you deal with that fracture, your worship will always feel off.
So, who do you need to go to? What needs to be restored? Don’t delay it any longer. Don’t push through the motions of worship while avoiding what Jesus says should come first. Humble yourself. Make the move. Do what it takes to make it right.
After you recognize the rift and respond with repentance, the next move is simple, but it’s not easy. Restore the relationship. Whether it’s your relationship with God or with someone else, Scripture makes it clear: Reconciliation is not optional. You don’t get to bypass it and expect things to be right vertically when they’re still broken horizontally.
Jesus says if you show up to worship and remember a fracture between you and someone else, the right move isn’t to push through and ignore it. It’s to stop. Step away. Go make it right. Then come back and worship. God is more interested in a clean heart than a raised hand. And He’s not impressed by outward devotion when there’s hidden division still poisoning your soul.
Restoring a relationship might mean going first. It might mean making the phone call, sending the text, or knocking on the door. It might mean forgiving someone who never asked for it. Or owning the pain you caused, even if it makes you feel small. That’s what Jesus modeled for us. He didn’t wait for us to get it together. He moved toward us. He paid the price. He made a way.
And that’s what you’re called to do. Because when you’re made right with God, He expects you to pursue peace with others. Hebrews 12:14 says, “Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord.” That’s strong. God connects peace with people to clarity with Him. And until you deal with that fracture, your worship will always feel off.
So, who do you need to go to? What needs to be restored? Don’t delay it any longer. Don’t push through the motions of worship while avoiding what Jesus says should come first. Humble yourself. Make the move. Do what it takes to make it right.
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