Sometimes we straight up need to apologize. “I didn’t mean any harm.” and “You know that’s how I am” are not apologies. They are arrogant and prideful excuses from someone who doesn’t want to apologize.
Being nice to someone after you have wronged them is not enough. And to say, “So, I don’t care” is plain mean and—arrogant.
I am hearing more talk about families being dysfunctional, even Christian families. Seemingly we find it easier to keep our distance than to confront matters—for the sake of reconciling.
Apologizing cannot undo what was done, but it will go a long way toward healing wounds and bringing reconciliation. Matthew 18:15 says, “Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.”
An apology is good for business, familial relationships, and strengthening ministries. If you owe an apology or even think you do, consider giving one or two or three. They have powerful effect.
Discord and distance between family members, fellow Christians, and people in general affects how God hears your prayers. Matthew 5:24,25 says, “Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
It matters in the husband-wife-God relationship, particularly when it comes to prayer. This especially pertains to the man. “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.” – I Peter 3:7
If you owe someone an apology, give it. If someone has done you wrong, approach them, not for confrontation sake, but to recover your relationship. Peace is priceless.
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