Questions to Ask Before Confronting

Justin Taylor @ http://theologica.blogspot.com provides a helpful overview of Chris Brauns's new book, Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds.

How do I know when to confront something and when to overlook it?

The short answer is that it is a matter of wisdom or discernment. Each time you are offended, you need to wisely decide whether or not you need to bring it up. Only you can make the decision, but several diagnostic questions can help you work through it.

Here's an outline of the Questions:

1. Before confronting, ask, “Have I examined myself yet?”
2. Before confronting, ask, “How sure am I that I am right?”
3. Before confronting, ask, “How important is this?”
4. Before confronting, ask, “Does this person show a pattern of this kind of behavior?”
5. Before confronting, ask, “What do wise people counsel me to do?”
6. Before confronting, ask, “What else is going on in the other person’s world?”

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