You’ve heard of the Seven Promises, but did you know that there are also eight principles of reconciliation taught in the Bible? In honor and memory of Martin Luther King, Jr., whose birthday we celebrate on January 17, we thought we would share those principles with you:

The Call:
We are all called to be involved in the ministry of reconciliation, but some have a special call to minister in diverse situations.
Key issue Reconciliation is Mandatory. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Commitment to Relationship:
Reconciliation is built upon the foundation of committed relationships.
Key issue Reconciliation involves Conflict Resolution. Ruth 1:16, 17

Intentionality:
Intentionality is the purposeful, positive and planned activity that facilitates reconciliation.
Key issue Reconciliation requires Perseverance. Ephesians 2:14, 15

Sincerity:
Sincerity is the willingness to be vulnerable, including self- disclosure of feelings, attitudes, differences and perceptions, with the goal of resolution and building trust.
Key issue Reconciliation involves Trust and Transparency John 15:15

Sensitivity:
Sensitivity is the intentional acquisition of knowledge in order to relate empathetically to any diverse situation, person, place or organization.
Key issue Reconciliation involves Knowledge and Understanding. Ephesians 4:15, 16

Sacrifice:
Sacrifice is the willingness to relinquish an established status or position to genuinely adopt a lesser position in order to facilitate diverse relationships.
Key issue Reconciliation will Cost Philippians 2:3, 4

Empowerment:
Empowerment is the use of repentance and forgiveness to create complete freedom in diverse relationships.
Key issue Reconciliation involves Repentance and Forgiveness. 2 Corinthians 8:9

Interdependence:
Interdependence recognizes differences but realizes that each offers something that the other needs, resulting in equality in the relationship.
Key issue Reconciliation involves Equality 2 Corinthians 8:13, 14

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