Originally Posted by Tom F
Is it not beneficial to those who sin, to have their sins confronted? As it has been mentioned in this thread, sometimes people are not even aware of their transgressions against others. Aren't we actually helping them a lot when we point out their offenses to them.

The idea of just "forgiving" everybody all the time seems cowardly and ultimately not very beneficial to the body of Christ. How else will some people become aware of their sinful behavior if they are never confronted?

It is not only beneficial for them, but commanded of us, as we're told in Mt. 18. We just need to make sure they are actual sins committed and not just preferences or quirks that may happen to irritate us. The purpose of confrontation is to bring about repentance and reconciliation, and it is true that some may not even be aware of their sinful action.

Also remember that forgiveness cannot be granted until the sin is repented of. So we don't walk around "forgiving" everyone for sins they don't even know they've committed. That is why we go to them one on one, in humility and love, in hopes of restoration via repentance and forgiveness.

Last edited by Jacy; Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:25 PM.