15 “Moreover, if your brother commits a sin, go lay bare his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, take along with you one or two more, in order that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every matter may be established. 17 If he does not listen to them, speak to the congregation. If he does not listen even to the congregation, let him be to you just as a man of the nations and as a tax collector."
I have tried this and have been shut down so now I know how to treat you. I am trying to get to the bottom of this. How can I do that if you block me in every direction? If you just admit the truth to me I can forgive you and we can move on and you can pray freely and have your prayers better listened to. Until then do you think God will hear your prayers? I will ask him to forgive you even if you don't ask him. And I will be straight with you. I need forgiveness too. I have anger and resentment toward you. I need to have love and mercy. See how easy that is to admit the truth. When we admit our weaknesses, even if it embarrasses us, it makes us stronger because Jehovah is with us. Our Father (Isa 64:8, Ps 89:26, Mt 23:9) will be happy with you for being honest. Lying is never okay, even in the name of God, even if you think it's protecting someone. You could've just said "I can't answer that." But you didn't say that. I ask for you to tell me the truth and give yourself a chance with Jehovah. I ask for you to remember what it means to serve Jehovah "with spirit and truth." If you don't do that do you really think you have a chance? Do it for Jehovah. And if that isn't enough to move you to do it, then I guess you can do it for yourself if that's what really motivates you.
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