Making Things Right

Scripture

Leviticus 6:4 (NKJV)
Then it shall be, because he has sinned and is guilty, that he shall restore what he has stolen, or the thing which he has extorted, or what was delivered to him for safekeeping, or the lost thing which he found.


Restitution and Repentance

In this verse, God teaches that sin against others requires more than words. If someone wronged another by stealing, cheating, or withholding what was not theirs, they were not only to confess but also to restore what was taken. Repentance was to be shown by action, not just speech.

For believers today, this principle is still true. When we sin against others, we should not only seek God’s forgiveness but also make things right with those we have hurt. Jesus affirmed this when He said if you bring your gift to the altar and remember that your brother has something against you, first be reconciled to your brother, and then come to offer your gift.

True repentance is both vertical toward God and horizontal toward others. Restitution shows sincerity and reflects the transforming power of God’s grace in our lives.


Reflection Questions

1. Are there areas where I need to make things right with someone I have wronged?

2. Do I show true repentance through my actions, or do I stop at words alone?

3. How can I reflect God’s justice and mercy in the way I treat others?


Prayer

Lord God, thank You for teaching me that true repentance involves both confession and restoration. Give me the humility and courage to make things right with those I have wronged. Let my life reflect Your justice and mercy as I walk in obedience. In Jesus name, Amen.