So, when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first, be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.
Matthew 5:23-24
For me this scripture reminds me that harboring anger and hate only hurts the person holding it. How will God's love touch a heart block with that? Like a shield protects our body from harm, bearing a grudge can harden the heart. This will prevent the joy and happiness of God's warmth from touching our hearts. So we must forgive and our hearts will be warmed with God's light. Forgiveness and acceptance frees the body and soul to welcome and feel God's love and in turn share it with others.
Linda Dinges
