Part 3: Stuck in Self-Centeredness

Unstuck

PART 3

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (NLT)

“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” Matthew 5:23-24 (NIV)

LESSONS ON HOW TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT

“Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.” Luke 19:1 (NIV)

“A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see over the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see Him, since Jesus was coming that way.” Luke 19:2-4 (NIV)

“When Jesus reached the spot, He looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today.’ So he came down at once and welcomed Him gladly.” Luke 19:5-6 (NIV)

“All the people saw this and began to mutter, ‘He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.’” Luke 19:7 (NIV)

“But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, ‘Look, Lord! Here and now I give half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of anything, I will pay back four times the amount.’” Luke 19:8 (NIV)

• Make a list of the people who I have wronged.

• What harm have I caused in these people’s lives?

• Am I willing to make things right?

• Go to the person and ask for forgiveness.

“Jesus said to him, ‘Today salvation has come to this house, because this man, too, is a son of Abraham.’” Luke 19:9 (NIV)

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS: 

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This week’s Reading Plan and blog/podcast:

• YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan:
  “Forgiveness Heals” (5 days)   

• Blog and podcast: “Stuck: Making Things Right”