Speak privately or gossip - Matthew 18:15-17

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!
    In Titus, Paul said to give a divisive person two chances and then do not deal with him/her. Flee from this sinful person.  Here is how Jesus says to deal with another Christian who is creating problems.
   Matthew 18:15-17 "If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense.  If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses.  If the person still refuses to listen, take you case to the church.  Then if he or she won't accept the church's decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector."
   These are Jesus' guidelines for dealing with those who sin against us and meant for Christians. This is not to be taken to the community at large, or be part of the gossip pit spreading from here to there. 
   So many times when someone wrongs us we let resentment or maybe hatred come in and then we seek revenge; I want to get even type of attitude.  Here Jesus tells us to go to that person, in love and with understanding - not ambush or attack - and simply talk to this person.
   Going to a person in love has a much better chance of restoring the relationship than accusations or gossip.  Take time to pray about this, think about this, and see if it will help your attitude. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
   Johnny