Offending Someone

If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. …

Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.

With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness.

Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!

If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.

So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, …

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.