This is also called admonishing the sinner and is seen as a work of mercy.
2007-02-17 07:06:10 · 15 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes
Jesus said in Galatians 4:16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
2007-02-17 07:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Momma 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you should choose the person you feel the most comfortable around. The one who you can be YOURSELF around. I have to disagree with the other answer. I'm in love with this guy and I don't get butterflies EVERY TIME I see him. But I do every so often. =] Think about the way both of them affect you. They way they make you feel and act. When your with one do you feel like you can't be yourself or like you try to be someone your not maybe in fear that they'll stop loving you? I'm not sure how serious any of this is. But just remember this isn't marriage yet. Just dating or whatever. =] But I think you should always put yourself first. If your not happy I'm pretty sure the other person won't be happy either.
2016-05-23 23:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Very often, God asks that you keep your counsel, that is, keep it to yourself. When the time is right, then tell the truth. Sometimes blabbing out the truth can be detrimental if told at the wrong time. In this way, you must trust the Lord. (remember when the leper was healed, and he told them not to tell anyone, but he did anyway, and Jesus was driven from there)
2007-02-17 07:12:15 · answer #3 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's see your idea of telling the truth is calling everyone else vermin. Attacking people is not an act of love nor it is a work of mercy.
2007-02-17 07:10:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does. Because sooner or later they will find out and it will hurt even more so mind as well tell the truth and not sin by telling a lie.
2007-02-17 08:33:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some it is not a mission of mercy as much as it is a mission of self righteousness. It is easy to point out others sin. Maybe we should consider our own and wait to see if God wants us to intervene
2007-02-17 09:35:13 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes but not always. To warn an alcoholic of the dangers of alcohol because you care for them even if they don't want to hear it is better than letting them kill themselves but to just beat them over the head with it after they know can be detrimental so discernment is needed even in spiritual matters.
2007-02-17 07:10:53 · answer #7 · answered by beek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Love means accepting people for who they are no matter what that person believes it has nothing to do with sin or Hell If your parents are still together ask them they deserve Best Answer
2007-02-17 07:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by hobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
words of truth should alway be associated with the spirit of love and wisdom. You do not determine the timing for another man to receive your words. The Spirit searches the heart and prepares it for the word of truth
2007-02-17 07:14:00 · answer #9 · answered by maybe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but also tell the truth in love.
2007-02-17 07:12:32 · answer #10 · answered by charmaine f 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋