Setting things right

“Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed.” - Numbers 5v7

It is possible to sin against others when we sin against God. When that happens we have added responsibility. We confess our sin to God and ask His forgiveness; and we confess our sin to the injured party, and ask him for forgiveness. There is another step however. That step is setting things right.

When we sin against someone it is our responsibility to make things right regarding that sin. If we have lied and hurt their reputation we must acknowledge our fault publicly and admit our sin to clear their name. If we use something and break or lose it, we must replace it.

God set this principle way back in the Law. It is considered the law of recompense. Today, it is just common sense. It is something in which we as Christians should shine however.

Let us take the example that God sets down. When we sin against someone, lets not just confess and apologise. Lets be sure that we make it right.