Kupona kutoka kwa Dhambi na Uraibu - Hatua ya 9 - Msamaha na Marejesho

9. Kufanywa marekebisho ya moja kwa moja kwa watu kama hao inapowezekana, isipokuwa wakati wa kufanya hivyo kungewaumiza au wengine.

“Tena, nikiwaambia waovu, Hakika utakufa; akiacha dhambi yake, na kufanya yaliyo halali na haki; Ikiwa waovu rejesha rehani, toa tena kuwa alikuwa ameiba, tembea katika kanuni za uzima, bila kufanya uovu; hakika ataishi, hatakufa. Hakuna dhambi yoyote aliyoifanya itakayotajwa kwake: amefanya yaliyo halali na ya haki; hakika ataishi. ” ~ Ezekieli 33: 14-1

Yes, confession and restitution is an important part of the Gospel, and of our healing. Forgiveness from others helps to bring about closure and healing for both them and us! Because when we hurt someone else, we also hurt ourselves.

Kushinda Kutokuaminiana Kuuliza Msamaha

Katika Agano la Kale Yakobo aliiba haki ya mzaliwa wa kwanza kutoka kwa Esau. Na kwa sababu ya hii Esau alikuwa na uchungu sana, na alitaka kumuua kaka yake. Kwa hivyo Yakobo alikimbilia nchi nyingine. Baada ya miaka mingi Yakobo alirudi, na alijua itabidi ajishushe na kumkabili kaka yake ili aombe msamaha. Na hivyo alifanya hivyo katika mila ya zamani ya unyenyekevu kamili mbele ya kaka yake.

“Akapita mbele yao, akainama chini mara saba, hata akamkaribia ndugu yake. Esau akakimbia kwenda kumlaki, akamkumbatia, akaanguka shingoni mwake, akambusu; wakalia. ” ~ Mwanzo 33: 3-4

Kulikuwa na uponyaji mkubwa siku hiyo! Kitu ambacho kilihuzunisha mioyo kwa miaka mingi, sasa kilisuluhishwa. Kulikuwa na kufungwa kwa suala hili kati ya hawa ndugu wawili.

Ikiwa tumekuwa mraibu kwa miaka kadhaa, basi huwa tunaendeleza kutokuaminiana kwa wakati mmoja kwa watu wengine. Na kwa hivyo hatua hii ya kutafuta msamaha, pia itahitaji ujasiri. Kwa sababu tutalazimika kujinyenyekeza, na kuvuka kutokuaminiana. Vinginevyo hatutatafuta upatanisho. Hii italazimika kuwa juu ya kufanya jambo sahihi, zaidi ya kujilinda.

Na kwa hivyo sasa tunachukua orodha ambayo tulitengeneza katika Hatua ya 8: Uwajibikaji, na tunaanza kuchukua hatua nyuma ya uwajibikaji wetu. Tunaanza kufanya kazi kwenye orodha yetu, moja kwa moja, hadi tutakapomaliza kumwomba kila mmoja msamaha, na kuwalipa wale ambao tunadaiwa. Na kulingana na kila hali, inaweza kutuchukua muda mrefu kukamilisha kikamilifu hatua hii ya 9. Lakini bado tuwe waaminifu kuikamilisha.

“Tafadhali, tafadhali, warudishie, hata leo, mashamba yao, na mizabibu yao, na mizeituni yao, na nyumba zao, na sehemu ya mia ya fedha, na nafaka, na divai, na mafuta, mtakayodai wao. Ndipo wakasema, Tutawarudisha, wala hatutahitaji chochote kwao; ndivyo tutakavyofanya kama usemavyo. Ndipo nikawaita makuhani, nikawaapisha, kwamba watafanya kama ahadi hii. ~ Nehemia 5: 11-12

Some of us had larger financial restitutions to make, then what we could do at one time. And so we had to make arrangements to gradually pay back as we were able. But how wonderful it is when the last payment is made!

Tunahitaji Hekima katika Kutafuta Upatanisho

Lakini wakati huo huo, Injili pia inatufundisha kwamba tunahitaji kutumia hekima juu ya makosa ya zamani ambayo tunaweza kuwa tumefanya. Wakati mwingine ni bora dhambi zingine zikafichwa milele, mbali na watu ambao wataumizwa sana na ufahamu wa dhambi hiyo.

“Men do not despise a thief, if he steal to satisfy his soul when he is hungry; But if he be found, he shall restore sevenfold; he shall give all the substance of his house. But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. A wound and dishonor shall he get; and his reproach shall not be wiped away. For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.” ~ Proverbs 6:30-35

Why does the scripture describe it this way? Because of the deep hurt that is caused by such a sin against a man and his relationship with his wife. It can cause a very deep and unbearable emotional pain. If this sin has happened, but yet it has been hid from the one that it would hurt the most, it is best that it be left hid from them forever if possible.

Also, some sins we may have committed, may be worthy of a punishment under the law. Therefore it is best that we get wise counsel before we would try to make this particular wrong right. Handling something in a wrong way, could bring about a much more severe penalty upon ourselves, if it ever was brought before a Judge of the court.

Hata Yesu alituonya juu ya kuruhusu mambo yaje mbele ya hakimu. Na kwa hivyo alipendekeza tujaribu kuisuluhisha bila jaji.

“Patana na mpinzani wako upesi, wakati uko njiani pamoja naye; isije wakati wowote yule adui akakupeleka kwa hakimu, na hakimu akakupeleka kwa afisa, na wewe ukatupwa gerezani. Amin nakuambia, hutatoka hapo hata utakapokuwa umelipa senti ya mwisho kabisa. ” ~ Mathayo 5: 25-26

Get wise advice on how to go about taking care of our past wrongs. You will be glad you did!

Lazima Pia Tujisamehe

Na mwishowe, kuna mtu wa mwisho ambaye tunahitaji kutafuta msamaha kutoka kwake. Hiyo ni sisi wenyewe. Lazima tuwe tayari kujisamehe wenyewe, ili mambo yetu ya zamani yatatuliwe kikamilifu moyoni mwetu na akili zetu.

“Ndugu zangu, sijihesabu kuwa nimekamata: lakini jambo hili moja nafanya, nikisahau vitu vya nyuma, na kufikia vitu vya mbele, najikaza kuelekea alama ya tuzo ya mwito mkuu wa Mungu katika Kristo Yesu. Basi, sisi wote tuliokamilika tuwe na nia kama hiyo: na ikiwa katika jambo lo lote mna mawazo mengine, Mungu atawafunulia haya. ” ~ Wafilipi 3: 13-15

The better word for “perfect” in the scripture above is: “mature.” And maturity especially speaks to taking responsibility to resolve past wrongs, so we can be reconciled. And when they have all been resolved, we must be mature enough to accept the resolution, so that we can move on in life.

Na kwa hivyo hatua inayofuata, ambayo ni Hatua ya 10, imeitwa: "Kukubali Wajibu."