CONFRONT THE ISSUE

"And Nathan said to David, THOU ART THE MAN" 2 Samuel 12:7. My friend, it is hard to confront people directly. I'm sure Nathan's knees were shaking when he told king David this. But eventually great good came out of this and David himself informed us that "the joy of salvation returned" in the life of a repentant king. Psalms 51. Hey it is easier to gossip to others rather than going to the persons themselves. Scripture tells us to go to him privately and to forgive him if he repents. If not, we are next to take private witnesses. If there is no repentance, step 3 is to bring the matter to the church; and if there is still no repentance after the church addresses the issue, the church must formally disfellowship the member. Unfortunately, rarely this process is carried out. Instead, there is too much gossip, backbiting, taking sides, blaming one another and mean while the sinner indulging in more sins. My friend, patience must be exercised, allow the Spirit to work in the heart, love the sinner unconditionally and hate the sin, explain the abundance grace of God available for his return and pray. My brother, That's what you call tough love. It takes courage. More than that, it requires believing that God's Word and His principles work. Hope this helps you. Be a loving leader but you are called by God to take care of His sheep. Now remember "Better is open rebuke than hidden love. The kisses of an enemy may be profuse, but faithful are the wounds of a friend". Proverb 27:5-6. BE A FRIEND!! Will YOU?