Settling a Matter

Genesis 32:20
And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.

Matthew 5:23, 24
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

As we enter into G-d's purpose in our life or approach HIM to offer our service and gifts, we must do all within our power to be at peace and make amends if we are at fault. We have no control over the response, but we have the responsibility to make the effort.