How would you finish that statement? “If you’ve got a problem with me…” Then what? Some people would finish it by saying, “Deal with it!” or “Welcome to the club!” or “Take a number!” or “That’s your problem!” or something pleasant along those lines.
How about this? “If you’ve got a problem with me, chances are that I don’t know it.” That’s not to intentionally play ignorant, but how often is someone upset or frustrated with another person (for something that person said or didn’t say, did or didn’t do) and that other person is unaware?
Here’s what Jesus said (paraphrased), “If you’ve got a problem with me, please come and tell me!” The actual words from Matthew 18:15, “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.” Brotherly relationships are too important (eternally important) to not seek reconciliation to “gain your brother.” “If you’ve got a problem with me, please don’t hate me (1 John 2:9-11; 3:15; 4:20). Please love me enough to talk to me!”