Forgiveness and Acceptance

A quick review of Matthew 18:15-17 reveals the fundamentals of how to work out issues between people. The principle is pretty simple...when you have an issue with what someone has said or done, talk to them about it. Of course there are other instructions there that help to clarify what should happen if sinful actions are involved and the person won't listen to you. But that's not my point here.
I've found that when I am bold enough to actually follow this principle I am usually greeted with understanding, acceptance and even a free flow of communication. That doesn't mean that there is always agreement about the issue. But at least when one on one exchange takes place there is mutual understanding and often a much better relationship as a result.
There are times that perhaps I'm too bold in addressing those disagreements. I hope that can be forgiven as people understand my motive. I try hard not to press others to believe the same way I do about something. In fact, I've been proven wrong about many things and have changed my mind because of the free flowing communication that resulted from one on one conversations.
When it comes to forgiveness the absolute best way to handle it is one on one conversation that reveals the heart. Hopefully that kind of interaction and exchange will lead to acceptance between individuals even when they disagree with each other.