Is it right to expose someone's sin

[Jec]

Is it right to expose individual sin in someone's life in a loving and caring way so as show their need to repent and to back it up by scripture? I know it is hard to do this in a compassionate way without making enemies. But I really do love these people and want to see them come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. If they don't see anything wrong, then who is going to show them it is wrong through God's word? I then want to show them God's mercy and how He absolutely adores them, and to follow through with some kind of hope and plan that He has for them. Any of your thoughts would be very appreciated. Thx

[Tall Timbers]

Is it right to expose individual sin in someone's life in a loving and caring way so as show their need to repent and to back it up by scripture? I know it is hard to do this in a compassionate way without making enemies. But I really do love these people and want to see them come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. If they don't see anything wrong, then who is going to show them it is wrong through God's word? I then want to show them God's mercy and how He absolutely adores them, and to follow through with some kind of hope and plan that He has for them. Any of your thoughts would be very appreciated. Thx

It depends upon variables that aren't included in your post. But something to consider is, take care of the plank in your own eye before you start working on the sliver in your neighbor's eye.

If they were my children, my spouse, I would approach their sin for sure. A co-worker, a neighbor, someone outside of your church... best to live for Jesus, walk the narrow path and be a living example to them.

[seekingtruth1]

I think is someone is a Christian then yes in some situtaion situtaions it woul dbe appropraite to point it out, butif they are unbelivers I am nots sure they would "get it" as sin ....I feel like there is a passage that adresses this in teh beliver v unbeleiver.....

[Jec]

Yes, I have struggled with this as to how to go about it or if I should at all. This is my daughter and her mother. I may not say anything to her mother, but my daughter is just going by what she learned from her mother. I have talked with my daughter in the past who is against anything religious including me. I continue to pray, but I know that time is short and I want to express to her about current events as it relates to prophecy and also she has express to me as being agnostic, so that doesn't help. I also have some tracks to forward to her about 101 scientific facts and foreknowlege and others that I would like to give to her, but I feel stumped at times with this daugher of mine. Some of you may be scratching your head and wondering.... Well this relationship is less than 3 years old and she is 26yrs old. This is a very long story but it was not my fault, as I would have loved to have been apart of my daughter life. I just care enough for her now to try and reach out to her, thats all. Thanks to all of you for all of your input, I appreciate it very much. -jec

[Glory in print]

Yes, I have struggled with this as to how to go about it or if I should at all. This is my daughter and her mother. I may not say anything to her mother, but my daughter is just going by what she learned from her mother. I have talked with my daughter in the past who is against anything religious including me. I continue to pray, but I know that time is short and I want to express to her about current events as it relates to prophecy and also she has express to me as being agnostic, so that doesn't help. I also have some tracks to forward to her about 101 scientific facts and foreknowlege and others that I would like to give to her, but I feel stumped at times with this daugher of mine. Some of you may be scratching your head and wondering.... Well this relationship is less than 3 years old and she is 26yrs old. This is a very long story but it was not my fault, as I would have loved to have been apart of my daughter life. I just care enough for her now to try and reach out to her, thats all. Thanks to all of you for all of your input, I appreciate it very much. -jecSince your daughter is an agnostic you might want to get some material (books, tapes, booklets, etc. etc.) from Ken Hams ministry at (www.answersingenesis.org) his teachings has helped many agnostic, and even atheist to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

[Glory in print]

If they were my children, my spouse, I would approach their sin for sure. A co-worker, a neighbor, someone outside of your church... best to live for Jesus, walk the narrow path and be a living example to them.I agree with this if its a child, spouse, a close family member then talk with them about it, but if its like a co - worker, someone you barely know; to do a direct approach about there sin would be (the right thing to do) but tough none the less...For those people who are not close friends, or family I would still talk with them in a non- confrontational way like sending an anonomious letter, telling them nicely what God requires of them....