“Reasons For Restitution”
Friday, August 30, 2024Key Verse
“And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold” (Luke 19:8).
Text — Luke 19:1-10
Message
The Collins Dictionary defines restitution as one, “the act of giving back something that has been lost or stolen;” two, “the act of compensating for loss or injury by reverting as far as possible to the position before such injury occurred;” and three, the return of an object or system to its original state, especially a restoration of shape after elastic deformation.” This three-layer definition of restitution provides a clear picture of what restitution entails in the Christian faith. Restitution is important because it shows how repentance and conversion come with a broken and contrite spirit. The example of Zacchaeus in the Bible demonstrates that becoming a disciple of Christ requires restoring to others what has been taken wrongfully.
Restitution concretizes repentance and it also makes people around you to know about the grace of God which could help you to be desirous of amending your ways. Seek to amend your ways today by restoring things taken from others wrongfully and by restoring peaceful relationship with those you offended. Seek counsel from mature believers to handle cases that may implicate others.
Quote
Restitution concretizes repentance
Challenge
Restitution is important.
Prayer for today