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- Telling someone they are sinning is a loving act to help restore them to God. That being said, there are certainly loving and unloving ways to go about doing so. In the case of an unbeliever, a specific sin is not the issue—not having a relationship with God through Jesus is. God does not want unbelievers to "clean up their act."
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Sep 23, 2016 · I have longtime friends who are not Christians who partake in drunkenness and homosexuality, among other sins — and I’m wondering how to respond to their behavior with love and grace. In conversation, should I be unresponsive to their willful sin in the hopes of remaining friends with them and their eventual salvation?
Dec 24, 2013 · An odd sentiment has arisen among many professing Christians that alleges it is misguided, unwise, even judgmental, to tell a non-Christian they are sinning or to refer to a certain lifestyle as sinful. Rather we should offer hope and grace, and not try to shame others into the kingdom.
Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. Talk of sin is commonly frowned upon today. Even many pastors avoid making statements that could be seen as remotely condemning or reproachful. The conventional wisdom is that it is unkind or unloving—and therefore ungodly—to take a stand against certain activities.
No, I don’t; God alone knows a person’s heart, and only He knows if a person is sincere in their commitment to Christ or if they are only pretending to be His follower. This is what Jesus meant when He warned His disciples, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” (Matthew 7:1).
It is not unloving to tell others they are sinning. In fact, helping restore others to right relationship with God is one of the most loving things we can do.
Feb 7, 2018 · The New Testament teaches that Christians should confess their sins regularly — not only to God, but also to each other.
May 3, 2016 · When we say “sin” these days non-Christians don’t understand the word. It makes them think of forbidden pleasures that cause a nervous giggle. We need different words for sin.
