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It seems that modern Christianity is focused on not offending anyone. And so we readily forgive another's trespasses whether asked for or not. But is this really correct?
The question is, under what circumstances should we NOT "forgive" the sins of our fellow man?!?
It would seem to me that part of the consideration is that we are NOT to judge outside the church. However we ARE to judge within the church. As such, I presume that if we confront a person inside the church (Pastor or otherwise) who has sinned (i.e., as Paul confronted Peter) but that person does not repent then we SHOULD retain the sins of that person until he/she repents.
And of course we are admonished that if we fail to warn others of consequences of sin, then their blood will be on our heads, so too we must hold fast the accountability within the church.
Or so it would seem,
DaDad
It seems that modern Christianity is focused on not offending anyone. And so we readily forgive another's trespasses whether asked for or not. But is this really correct?
John 20:23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.”
The question is, under what circumstances should we NOT "forgive" the sins of our fellow man?!?
It would seem to me that part of the consideration is that we are NOT to judge outside the church. However we ARE to judge within the church. As such, I presume that if we confront a person inside the church (Pastor or otherwise) who has sinned (i.e., as Paul confronted Peter) but that person does not repent then we SHOULD retain the sins of that person until he/she repents.
And of course we are admonished that if we fail to warn others of consequences of sin, then their blood will be on our heads, so too we must hold fast the accountability within the church.
Or so it would seem,
DaDad