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Your Question:
What do I do when my own family member betrays me?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've had to deal with difficult situations in my own family. When a family member betrays you, it's natural to feel hurt and want to distance yourself. However, I believe that's not always the best approach. In my experience, family members who struggle with sin often need help and guidance, not just condemnation. When I'm dealing with a family member who's struggling, I try to approach the situation with love and compassion, rather than just anger or resentment. I remember that we all struggle with sin, and that we're all in need of forgiveness and guidance. As a pastor, I've seen that family members who refuse help often need a more structured approach, such as church discipline or intervention. This can be a difficult process, but it's often necessary to help the family member see the harm their actions are causing. In my own family, I've had to deal with situations where my children have made mistakes or hurt each other. As a parent, it's my job to teach them right from wrong and help them learn from their mistakes. When they betray or hurt each other, I try to approach the situation with love and guidance, rather than just punishment. I remind them that we're all in this together, and that we need to work together to heal and move forward.
Sources:
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
mark
eckhard schnabel
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