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If we see a fellow Christian wander from the truth/the doctrines of the
Christian faith and/or the moral responsibilities from God's Word, we
should try to bring that person back into fellowship with Christ. Point
them back to the Truth! If you do that, you'll save them from
death/destruction and they will be forgiven. That's true love! "Above
all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of
sins." (1 Peter 4:8)
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If you see a brother or sister in Christ living in sin or believing in
false teaching but you don't say anything to him/her or don't try to
turn them from the error of their way, that's not love. Pray for them
and pray for God's wisdom and guidance to show you how to bring them
back. Speak the truth in love and with grace, respect, and gentleness
but by all means, speak God's truth! Don't ever sacrifice the truth on
the altar of "grace", political correctness, or fear of being labeled
"judgmental" or narrow-minded or preachy. Don't ever minimize the
seriousness of sin (our need for repentance). If you truly love them,
you'll care about their spiritual well-being/the condition of their soul
and you'll do all you can to rescue them.
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