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- Preliminary- Realize that you are not on the sin patrol! It is your
responsibility to look for the good in others and seek ways to edify
your brothers and sisters in Christ (1 Thes. 5:11). Confronting others
should only occur when the sin is brought to your attention (1 Cor.
5:1-5). Be sure that it is a biblical sin and not just an issue of
preference (Eph. 4:2)!
- Pray…
- For the offender…
- That God would give him/her an awareness of the sin (Psm. 119:18).
- That God soften his/her heart to the truth in your rebuke (Psm.
51:17).
- For yourself
- That God will use you as a mouthpiece for His glory (Rom. 12:1)
and the other’s good (Heb. 10:24).
- That He will rightly prepare your heart (Psm. 139:23).
- Have you sinned against the offender (and God) regarding
this matter by demonstrating…
- Gossip (2 Cor. 12:20)?
- Bitterness (Heb. 12:15)?
- Judgmentalism (Mt. 7:1-2)?
- Lack of forgiveness (Eph. 4:32)?
- Is your spirit right with God prior to the confrontation
by demonstrating…
- Proper motives (1 Cor. 4:3-5)?
- Self-examination (Mt. 7:5)?
- Humility (Gal. 6:1, 3)? d. Gentleness (Gal. 6:1)?
- Confront him/her with the Word (Heb. 4:12)
- Initially go in private (Mt. 18:15).
- Take the offender to specific Bible passages that directly address the situation (2 Ti. 3:16-17).
- Explain/reason/dialogue where necessary (Pr. 25:15).
- Point him/her to Christ for forgiveness and repair (1 Jn. 1:8-9).
- Restore the relationship if necessary (Mt. 5:24).
- Pray together (Jas. 5:16).
- Offer assistance-Bear his/her burdens (Gal. 6:2)
- Prayer (1 Sa. 12:23)
- Accountability (Pr. 27:17)
- Encouragement (1 Thes. 5:11)
- Counseling (Pr. 27:9)
- Tangible help (1 Jn. 3:18)
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