Monday, November 5, 2018

Danger ahead


James 5:19-20

My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

Imagine knowing that there is something dangerous on a path that your friend is on.  Would you warn them of the danger ahead or leave them to figure it out themselves?  Of course, you would warn them.

So why is it then that we do not warn them of dangers in their spiritual life?

We often hear that we are not to judge others.  While this is true to a point, we are also called to help one another when one wanders from the truth.  There are areas in the Bible that are a bit on the gray side and other things that are very black and white.  Those areas that are black and white are the areas that we are to guide a person back to the truth if they wander. 



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