Over the years since I have been in ministry there has been much debate about confronting those in sin. People will say you are judging some one when you confront someone who is in sin. I believe the Bible makes it clear we are suppose to point out sin in folks lives and here is one of those verses:
James 5:19-20
19 Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, 20 let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.
Now none of us are perfect. When we are in sin we must be able to take the pointing out of our sin without getting angry. The Bible is clear that when pointing out sin we must do this gently and lovingly. Jesus is our prime example in this. Look at what verse 19-20 shows us....if we turn back a sinner we save a soul from death! Isn't that awesome!!! You see when one repents from their sin...their previous sins (multitude of sins) are covered by the shed blood of Jesus. So let's stop and ask oursleves...when is the last time we pointed out in love the sins of another??? I can already hear some thoughts going through our head..."who am I to point out others sins when I have my own to worry about?" Well my friend do yourself a favor and repent of yours now and get your life in line with what God desires. Then help some one who is straying from the truth. It is so important as we are told we will save a soul from death!!! How much more important can it be?
Ponder these scriptures today....it is a matter of eternity in hell or heaven!
Tom
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