I find it impossible to avoid offending guilty men, for there is no way of avoiding it but by our silence or their patience; and silent we cannot be because of God's command, and patient they cannot be because of their guilt.
—Martin Luther, Leadership, Vol. 6, no. 3.
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Luke 17:3 (NLT) 3 So watch yourselves! “If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive.
1 Timothy 5:20 (NLT) 20 Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others.
Titus 2:15 (NLT) 15 You must teach these things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don’t let anyone disregard what you say.