- Things Christians Label as ‘Sin’ That Aren’t Actually Sinful
Though not an exhaustive list, here are five areas in which Christians tend to bind the consciences of others by labeling certain things as “sin” when they really aren’t sinful
- What Does the Bible Say About Confront Wrong Doing?
“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone If he listens to you, you have gained your brother Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority Let no one disregard you
- Isn’t it unloving to tell someone he she is sinning?
Talk of sin is commonly frowned upon today Even many pastors avoid making statements that could be seen as remotely condemning or reproachful The conventional wisdom is that it is unkind or unloving—and therefore ungodly—to take a stand against certain activities
- Have you experienced telling someone thats a sin actually . . . - Reddit
Yes, it sometimes works Usually not in the moment, but people find it jarring when someone they respect has the courage to tell them that something they are doing is wrong I have experienced that myself, and I'm grateful to those who admonished me, because it did help melt my hardened heart
- When I see someone sinning, is it wrong not to say anything?
So your approach isn't wrong You've let people know there is a problem If they are interested, they will ask why and you will have an opportunity to delve into the topic in greater depth If it isn't a great time at the moment, then ask if he and you can get together later to talk about it
- Do I need to tell someone that Ive sinned against them?
If the person knows you have sinned against them, then the answer to this is fairly simple: yes, you should confess your sin and ask for forgiveness But what if the person doesn’t know you are the one who has sinned against them?
- Is it unloving to tell another person he she is sinning?
It is not unloving to tell another person he or she is sinning Instead, it is unloving to ignore sin because it leads to destructive consequences However, we must make sure that we speak the truth in love and that we address sin with gentleness, respect, and the goal of restoration
- When does thinking about a sin become a sin? — James 1:14-15
James reveals that sin does not occur when the emotion, thought, or passion first comes But if those thoughts are not resisted, then sin occurs when we give in to the emotion, thought, or passion by dwelling on it
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