Restitution - On the Path to Reconciliation

Remember Zachaues? When he came into relationship with Jesus, his transformation was more than just faith in Jesus but he had an incredible change of heart. He made a commitment to restore fourfold to those he defrauded. Restitution is something that many preachers gloss over. We want forgiveness for our sins but we neglect both the Old Testament and New Testament commands to repay. Money, possessions, even reputation must be restored to the one offended if we really want to walk in the freedom of our salvation. The path is repentance, confession, restitution, restoration, and reconciliation. Each part is vital if we are going to be a light to the world and a Body fitly joined together. We need to be real in our walking in step with the Spirit.