When should you confront someone about their sin?

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[@JustIce-xp4xn]

Judging Sin Inside The Church Is A thing We Can Do!!! Hello!!!

[@luelzone7474]

Yes exactly

[@JOSH_1987]

Matthew 7:1 Do not judge and you will not be judge. Condemnation and judgement only belong to the Lord. Just do whatever God's want you to do not to condemn or judge people.

[@dawudbrown9687]

Luke 17: 3-4 “Be on your guard. If your brother sins, rebuke him and if he repents forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and comes back to you seven times saying, I repent, you must forgive him.

[@andreasgeorgiou1901]

I rebuked my brother regarding a serious sin he did in a gentle way, he continued to mock me and hurt my family all for selfish reasons, yesterday I confronted him about his recent behaviour in a harsher way (to my shame) and the result was more damaging to me than to him. So I think it best to try and win your brother or sister in a Christ like way but if they do not listen then simply walk away

[@brad2548]

If we go to them gently but strong and authoritative in love considering we are not without sin but we must be accurate in being shown by the Holy spirit. We must also ask them. Not tell them unless its blatantly clear. Let the Holy spirit do his job.

[@YouTuberr285]

I did the same today and he is very vicious and attacks me personally instead of simply discussing the matter.

[@animaticToshiue]

Jesus in Matthew 18 laid out what we should do including when they don't listen.

[@ElGuapCakes]

What an incredible man of God.

[@leastoftheapostolicfaith4407]

Jesus rebuked the Pharisees. John the Baptist rebuked unsaved common men and royalty for their sins. How about the prophets???? They were all killed for speaking God's word. God destroys people who don't listen to him, so He warns of their fate, eternal death, so that they may repent! If you love someone you'll tell them of their sin. And how will they hear to be saved if you don't tell them. I'm personally very timid in confronting sin yet The Holy Spirit speaks by the example of the people He moved through in Scripture. Lean on His Spirit and Word for understanding. Jesus told his followers not to judge (condemn people to hell) by ignoring them because the Jews thought them self better then the Samaritans a.k.a. second-class citizens. Jesus taught that if a people refuse to listen after being warned and presented the hope of restoration to wipe the dust from your feet and MoveOn. They condemn themselves by resisting the Holy Spirit Furthermore, Paul tells us that if a "believer" refuses and continues in sin to abandon that person to Satan and not even to eat with them. Thank God he is so patient with us and is faithful and just to cleanse us and forgive us when we turned to him and get honest about our fear; sins of omission or commission.

[@HisBelovedSon70x7]

Well said

[@GodsAssassin]

Amen

[@EdMotoTv]

Thanks for this, it really help me. Godbless

[@zsmoker239]

I agree with pretty much all of what you said. Just some small notes, as to your first paragraph, but John the Baptist calling out Herod Antipas (son of Herod the Great, King of Judah) was an instance of John calling out a ruler of the Jewish people who would’ve claimed to be part of, support, and follow the Jewish religion. So he would have known the rules and laws of God, which is why John the Baptist was not happy that the Jewish ruler was not setting a good example for Gods people. And it is similar with the prophets. Most of the prophets and judges were sent to Gods people (the people and kings of Israel and Judah) to bring them back to God when they were disobedient. So yes, we need to tell non-Christian’s of their sins, but it needs to be out of love (John 3:17). And the good news of the gospel is so much more than how we are sinners, but it is about God’s love and how he wants to have a relationship with us and how he died for us!!

[@mrmcgowan]

We're not supposed to judge unbelievers, but we are to hold other Christians accountable. If someone considers themselves to be a believer, but you know that by their behavior they are NOT, then how do you confront them?

[@confusingdot]

I think it's also hard for us to judge who is a believer and who is not and I don't think we're in a position to do that either (1 sam 16:7). If they claim to be a believer then we should confront with as much love, wisdom and humility as possible (1 cor 13).

[@isabs8616]

@@confusingdot if we don't confront their behavior, they won't improve. But we have to do it like Jesus did, in truth and justice. Some people pretend to be believers, if they are genuine, they are supposed to live according to Romans 8 and are supposed to be free from sin. (I speak also for myself) . I know some people in my church, Paul would have been very severe with them and thrown them out of community after 2 warnings . But we are very patients with them and keep them even if they don't change.

[@lynette4412]

@@isabs8616 Thanks for your comment!!! I would like to state that Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin...BELIEVERS & THE YET TO BELIEVE. As believers, our responsibility is to LOVE each person and to point out behaviours that are destructive to SOULS. Doing it in a gentle but firm manner is best way to do that. Love Corrects. God Bless you in Jesus.

[@cowpokejohnny3419]

@@isabs8616 so you're saying they have to be perfectly without sin ?? How does that happen ??

[@isabs8616]

@@cowpokejohnny3419 of course not. I was talking about situations I saw in my church, for example people drinking alcohol and causing desorder in the community.

[@Barnabas64]

Very practical! Someone should turn this into a list with verse references and put it on a notecard so Christians can always have a handy guide on how to deal with sin.

[@Holly-sq5uv]

Here is the transcript, if interested: www.desiringgod.org/interviews/when-should-you-confront-someone-about-their-sin

[@waytruthlifedisciple]

I would answer this question a bit differently. My answer would be to follow the examples of jesus' preaching. You won't win them all to Christ. Even he himself didn't reach everyone with his message that heard it. Preach the whole council of god and let the holy spirit do the rest, even if you don't see immediate results.

[@lynette4412]

Amen. Yes teach the whole counsel of God. One plants. The other waters. It is God who gives the increase. Amen.

[@YouTuberr285]

Okay this is very eye opening. Thank you for this. Can't reach everyone.

[@FRN2013]

Very good advice.

[@angloaust1575]

Keep yourself pure dont associate with worldly or religous people!

[@RezuSlasher]

"Confront" is a great word but most people think it means "making arguments." If they're willing to pray through it with you, that's the help they've been hoping for!

[@jvolstad]

Is there a list of sins? If I don't know the law, how can I avoid breaking it?

[@cazdl]

jvolstad if you don’t the law, according to the bible there is a law written on your own heart and you (we) are constantly breaking. End of the day - you know you fall short. Just need to recognize, ask God for forgiveness and to bring your sins to light so you can repent of them all. It is a journey

[@lynette4412]

God's Royal Law is Love. "If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well." (James 2:8 KJV) "So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the Law of Liberty. " James 2:12 KJV "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: AGAINST such THERE IS NO LAW." (Galatians 5:22 KJV )

[@jadapatrick3850]

Read the whole book of Galatians. It tells us how to live and what is wrong and right. The more of Gods word you read the clearer it’ll be

[@jvolstad]

@@lynette4412 James is a jerk. Martin Luther didn't care much for him either.

[@CHRISTOSANESTI2023]

@@jvolstad He is still an apostle appointed by God, it is still the scripture, him being a “meanie” is inconsequential, and Martin Luther’s opinion doesn’t matter either

[@JustIce-xp4xn]

I've done this and lost a sister. Ppl have already told her. She kept in it. She isn't that concerned unless it hurts her. She been messy. I first said in meekness but she kept shutting Me down but when I got tough she seemed to care more to give ear to it. She's the type that can correct you but u can't correct her.

[@samcclark]

1 Cor 5 (v9-13)

[@jcjamlig]

Golden

[@kimmankin1624]

When opening up to a spiritual morher qs a new believer and she dismissed me completely based on gossip About my past? I really looked up to her

[@reygillera3276]

Good day! I just have a question because I really don't know what to do. I want to correct some of my Christian friends because they have wrong beliefs and I'm afraid that I will sin against God for not rebuking them. Should I? It's harder since they don't base teachings from the bible.

[@dblockaaa]

Go for it bro

[@KingJonathanThe1st]

Do it, but be prepared if they get upset with you. I’ve came to that point where I hesitated to say something that’s wrong and kept on making sure if I should do it. It got to a point where I pulled the trigger and it I got thrown the “don’t judge me card”. These were Christian individuals, too, who have been christians for about 10 years but they we’re lukewarm. I just got deep in the faith recently and have a strong desire for God and I reached a point where I wasn’t seeing their actions translate to what Jesus commanded us to do. It can be very hard when you tell people they’re heading the wrong direction, they may not like it. Just remember that you’re doing it because you Love them. We have to exhort one another.

[@ElleeZee289]

Would like to hear more about what it means to take the log out of your own eye. I have never heard a robust explanation of this and folks seem to have various understandings of what that means.

[@jdhower33]

He references Paul but I'm not sure what passage he's referring to

[@lynette4412]

Galatians 6:1 KJV " Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."

[@robertd7717]

I know this was commented seven years ago haha but the main passage he's referring to is 1 Corinthians 5.

[@toddmarett1]

1cor. 5:7-13

[@kill4nitaly]

there is a friend i am trying to bring to jesus. he believes in demonic spirits and he has witnessed the supernatural with me. he knows god exists but he is not understanding that praising the devil is evil. how do i help him without leading him further away from god? im so scared he might get offended or weirded out if i suggest anything such as praying and worship

[@preciousmatlapeng9497]

you only duty is to share the gospel with him i think

[@pyuille]

Will Apostle Paul's advice to Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:20 be vilified in our cotton Candy day?

[@trishellaizalinga715]

I have a question Who do you think should judge someone’s sin?

[@bible1st]

Interesting question. Jesus mentioned something about this.

[@chrisdiaz577]

Us as christians .

[@eurogoldexchange]

If you can sell him redemption...

[@samuelmarte5384]

Still equipping the Saints 12 years later.

[@jdhower33]

Does anyone know what verse he's referring to when he says Christians are not to judge or confront those outside the church?

[@tildalovisa]

1 corinthians 15!

[@lovejesus8083]

So can we spread the word to unbelievers?

[@ogomaokwor6657]

Yes

[@judy964]

Everyone has good advice! But what is the Truth? We are child of God's own family's! Love God with all our hearts and children of God 2nd? And in the family the son my brother is doing is no more sin than I am doing ? All are sin! Holy Spirit is kinda telling me to say something because my brother may die sooner than . What do I say? Without fearing God?

[@brandondaniel4266]

When you have all together Ceased All Sins then You may

[@lorayakol226]

Is that what scripture teaches? Is that what The Lord says?

[@Gazeroni]

what bible are you reading!?

[@jjbomford]

Hi Josh, I think he is referring to 1 Corinthians 5:12

[@andrewt248]

+JJ Bomford +Josh Danehower NAILED IT.

[@lynette4412]

" For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person." (1 Corinthians 5:12-13) YESS!!! You are correct. Thanks!!!

[@W1LDWESLEY]

I've witnessed a man who say him and his husband got a gay house and i stood there with no ammo in myself to properly stand for Jesus. I assume if I stand for Jesus or God he will have that against me. To a degree I wasn't afraid of losing my job but losing my connection with Jesus. I'm accusing myself of being a useless servant

[@bean7496]

How is it now?

[@W1LDWESLEY]

@@bean7496 thinking of myself as a useless servant

[@bean7496]

@@W1LDWESLEY don't worry, we all mess up. But God will finish the work He has started in all of us

[@discipleoftheLordJesusChrist]

instead of listening to men leaning on their own understanding, perhaps you should obey what God's Word says: First, let's establish that what 1st Corinthians 10:11-12 is true: *Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.* Second, 2nd Timothy 3, verse 13-17 is also true: But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; *And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.* Third, in the old testament, Jeremiah 5:1 says, "Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it." Fourth, Zechariah chapter 8 verses 16 and 17 are clear commands: *"These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbor; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbor; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate," saith the LORD.* Fifth, Ephesians chapter 5 verses 11-13 is also a clear command(with a promise) from the Holy Spirit, which says, And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather *reprove them.* For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. *But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light* : for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Sixth, Ezekiel chapter 3 verses 18 and 19 are very clear... "When I say unto the wicked, 'Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul." Seventh, Jeremiah 48:10, is also very clear: "Cursed be he that doeth the work of the LORD deceitfully, and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood." Eighth, Jesus Himself said, in John 7:24 - "Judge not according to the appearance, but *judge righteous judgment."* Ninth, in 1st Corinthians 2:12-16 it is made very evident that if are born of the Spirit, *we are to judge all things.* 12) Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. (13) Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14) But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. *But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.* 16) For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct Him? *but we have the mind of Christ.* Tenth, in Philippians chapter 3 verse 15, it tells us again, Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Judgment begins in the house of God... but it doesn't end there. As Jesus said to remove the beam from our own eye first, so we can then help our brother remove the speck from his, that is where it begins. First, clean the inside of the cup, then the outside. After the judgment is executed in the house of God, then we are to go and righteously judge our neighbor(s) who are outside of the church.

[@nw9497]

Choose the camera or your interviewer, but please don't go back and forth, either this is a sermon or it's an interview. Thank you for your service.

[@smokyquartz5817]

This is so disgustingly judgemental and self righteous. People have got to be too smart for this.

[@foreigncarsrule]

This is totally rational but I am certain that with the log Bible verse that is related to hypocrisy among believers. It is nearly impossible now a days to be virtuous for a lifetime, let me tell you! It is as if in most cases you will be taken down one way or the other just attempt not to go way down.

[@paultrahan3905]

As soon as they sin. Do what need to too.

[@angloaust1575]

Let they who have no sin cast the first stone!

[@Gazeroni]

The common use of the phrase “cast the first stone” to silence condemnation of sin ignores the rest of the story. Jesus also tells the woman to “sin no more.” Jesus does demonstrate forgiveness and grace, but he also makes a clear statement that her behavior must change. Since her sin is self-destructive, to continue in it would be foolish.

[@angloaust1575]

Jesus could confront people With their sin because he had No sin We being sinners haven't the Perogative!

[@Gazeroni]

@@angloaust1575 Galatians 6:1, 1 Timothy 5:20, Matthew 18:15, James 5:19-20, Luke 17:3, 1 Corinthians 5:12, 2 Timothy 4:2...I could go on. James literally says in chapter 5, that if we bring a sinner back from wandering, we will save their souls from death Jesus himself tells us in Matthew 18 to confront our brothers in regards to their sin against us privately. Paul says to the church in Corinth "For what have I to do with judging outsiders? Is it not those inside the church whom you are to judge?" Paul to Titus: "As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have NOTHING MORE TO DO WITH HIM." My friend, scripture clearly states, in many places that, although we are sinners, we not only have the prerogative, but the OBLIGATION to confront sin, so long as it meets certain criteria...chiefly being - the sinner is a brother/sister in Christ and we do it lovingly and gently; private at first.

[@chrisdiaz577]

​@@angloaust1575 piper gave a verse . We as believers should hold each other accountable .

[@austincornelius-hm7wf]

Go and sin no more.Read the context.

[@monkaZETTA]

This wasn't very helpful.