There is a story in the Bible where God asked one sibling about the whereabouts of another sibling and the person replied, “I know not, am I my brother’s keeper?” Well those of us who know the story understand that he answered this way out of guilt due to something he had done wrong (Genesis 4:9).
Today I want to talk about being my “sister’s keeper.” I’ll admit that I’ve been found guilty of not always having someone’s best interest at heart, but through prayer and conviction, God has given me a new outlook on some things. How many of us have seen someone in error and going astray and did nothing about it. We may have silently watched it happen or even commented to another that it was happening, but yet we did nothing.
You may have said something to the effect of, “she’s grown” or “that’s her business” or even “she knows better.”
I fully understand that some people want to do what they want to do when and how they want to do it, but if that’s your sister, does that person’s state of thinking eliminate the need for you to say something to them about it? To at least pray for them that they would be restored? There is a quote by Henry Ford that says, “Don’t find fault, find a remedy.” While you may not be able to have an in depth conversation with that person about going astray, at least take it to God in prayer and not to others who have nothing to do with the situation. Remember that someone took out time with us and someone prayed for us.
Galatians 6:1 – 3(NLT)…” Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.”
James 5:19 – 20(NIV)… “My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.”
This is a great post! I love the part that mentions even when you think someone should know better... Everyone at some point has made bad decisions for various reasons. Take it to the Lord in prayer if you feel you can't talk to them about it. If you really love someone you will tell them truth even when they don't want to hear it because you want what's best for them.
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