Dealing with SIN...Part 2

After weighing a sin and deciding that the issue must be dealt with, the next step is to go to the sinner in a one-on-one manner.  Your goal is to restore the sinner!  In this gathering, get the truth about the sin.  Remember, hearsay and secondhand reports from others about someone’s sin don’t deem the person guilty of sin.  Hearsay and secondhand reports about someone may be gossip.  This type of indirect sinful communication hurts God and others.  It also hurts the reputation of God and His church.  Are you guilty of this?  If so, acknowledge your sin and ask God for forgiveness.