2. Matthew 1:18-25

4. The probability of reconciliation is sky-high The level of risk in confronting them is low The road to reconciliation is short

5. Moderate probability of reconciliation A higher risk in “confronting” them The road to reconciliation is longer Virtually no probability of reconciliation Sky-high risk in “confronting” them The road to reconciliation is...no end in sight

6. Sometimes relationships can’t be restored to what they used to be. Leave them be. They are blind guides. (Matthew 15:14)

7. Sometimes relationships can’t be restored to what they used to be. Leave them be. They are blind guides. (Matthew 15:14) But we can choose to be the ones who make strong effort to reconcile; we can choose to not be the cause of ongoing division. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18)

8. Sometimes relationships can’t be restored to what they used to be. Leave them be. They are blind guides. (Matthew 15:14) But we can choose to be the ones who make strong effort to reconcile; we can choose to not be the cause of ongoing division. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18) Try to hold out hope for reconciliation. For even Jesus’ own brothers didn’t believe in Him. (John 7:5)