If someone does something publicly it should be handled publically. People who are prideful like secrets. They are fearful that the real them will be discovered.
1 Timothy 5:20 "Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning."
The reason our churches have become apostate is that wrong attitudes and sin have not been addressed in the context within when they happened.
Secrecy allows people to continue in sin and sinful attitudes without accountability causing it to grow. Not only does the pride grow but also the influence of the sin and pride grow among others in the group. The devil loves secrecy and gossip. Gossip cannot occur when things are handled honestly and openly.
When we are confronted with something wrong or perhaps a correction not associated with sin, often the accusation comes back that it should have been hidden. This is not Biblical.
When you confront a narcissist about their bad attitude or blatant sin, often the accusation comes that you should have done it privately. This is only true when the sin was private. If the sin was public, in front of the rest of the body then that should be handled at the time it happens and in the presence of all.
2 Timothy 4:2
"Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching."
1 Timothy 5:20
"As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear."
All things are to be done in an orderly manner without guile or revenge. Everything should be done with the purpose of glorifying God and bringing the sinner back into obedience to Christ.
The purpose of complete openness with brothers and sisters is to help them evaluate themselves to remain on track as they grow in holiness. We are not merely friends with the gathering, we are helpers in one another's spiritual growth.
It is true that no man is an island, if someone wants to be an island unto themselves then they are demonstrating pride which leads to inclusiveness.
Galatians 6:1
"Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted."
Those who hide are guilty of something!
Luke 17:3
"Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him,"
Our goal in this life ought not to be appearing superior or perfect but they learn the ways of Christ, growing gradually as God reveals needed confession in areas we might not see in ourselves.
1 John 1:9
"9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Those who can swallow their pride while evaluating themselves will be those who will grow in holiness and wisdom.
.
1 Timothy 5:20 "Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning."
The reason our churches have become apostate is that wrong attitudes and sin have not been addressed in the context within when they happened.
Secrecy allows people to continue in sin and sinful attitudes without accountability causing it to grow. Not only does the pride grow but also the influence of the sin and pride grow among others in the group. The devil loves secrecy and gossip. Gossip cannot occur when things are handled honestly and openly.
When we are confronted with something wrong or perhaps a correction not associated with sin, often the accusation comes back that it should have been hidden. This is not Biblical.
When you confront a narcissist about their bad attitude or blatant sin, often the accusation comes that you should have done it privately. This is only true when the sin was private. If the sin was public, in front of the rest of the body then that should be handled at the time it happens and in the presence of all.
2 Timothy 4:2
"Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching."
1 Timothy 5:20
"As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear."
All things are to be done in an orderly manner without guile or revenge. Everything should be done with the purpose of glorifying God and bringing the sinner back into obedience to Christ.
The purpose of complete openness with brothers and sisters is to help them evaluate themselves to remain on track as they grow in holiness. We are not merely friends with the gathering, we are helpers in one another's spiritual growth.
It is true that no man is an island, if someone wants to be an island unto themselves then they are demonstrating pride which leads to inclusiveness.
Galatians 6:1
"Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted."
Those who hide are guilty of something!
Luke 17:3
"Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him,"
Our goal in this life ought not to be appearing superior or perfect but they learn the ways of Christ, growing gradually as God reveals needed confession in areas we might not see in ourselves.
1 John 1:9
"9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Those who can swallow their pride while evaluating themselves will be those who will grow in holiness and wisdom.
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