The church began with being in favor with all men (Acts 2:47). There was increased growth of the church as more and more people were being taught. In Acts 5 we read about a couple who became involved in hypocritical conduct. It cost them their lives. When Acts 6 opens up we find the church once more growing through teaching. At that point there was an internal problem created because some felt they were being mistreated. The apostles called the whole church together and solved the problem. The seven men appointed to handle the problem were all of Greek background (Acts 6:5).
Luke, by inspiration, speaks about the problem reaching a point where there was a murmuring (verse 1). People were offended and feelings were hurt. If in such a great gathering of people and during a time of great zeal, how did people get their feelings hurt? The cause must have been right since the ones to oversee it were of Greek background. The point is that feelings can be injured. Paul said Alexander had done him must evil (II Tim. 4:14). Such actions cause pain. At times we all make those kinds of mistakes, not on purpose but through misunderstanding. We misread the motivation or action of some person and it injures us.
For the most part we can get over these types of injuries and go on with the Christian life. Matthew 18, beginning in verse 15 brings up a different type. Your brother has sinned against you. You go to him in private and if that does not work, you take witnesses. If he fails to respond to these efforts you bring his conduct to the attention of the church. If that fails, he is to be put away from the church. Sin occurs when there is no desire for repentance. Some problems can be solved if we go to one another in private. Injured feelings can be stated and forgiveness sought. We are not a family of perfect people but a people who need the mercy and forgiveness of God and of others. May we seek to always be right with each other and with God.