Rebuke Him, and Forgive Him

Take sin seriously, and forgive when there is repentance.

Jesus binds two realities together: rebuke is not optional when harm is real, and forgiveness is not optional when repentance is real—even repeatedly. Mercy is disciplined, not sentimental.

Scripture

Luke 17:3-4
Luke 17:3-4

3 Be careful. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him. If he repents, forgive him.

4 If he sins against you seven times in the day, and seven times returns, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him."

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