Teresa of Avila has some good words on dealing with each others sin.
"Some seem to think that a constant style of frank, combative disruption that takes little thought for the soul or gives little heed to empathy is what God uses to crush sin. Unfortunately, what often happens with such harsh, unsympathetic confrontation is that Satan uses it to crush souls."
She refers to Gal. 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
...she (Teresa) did not stop at reconciling. Her goal was to guide the soul toward a state of rest in God's infinite love.
What a difference it might make in our fellowships if we practiced such gentle, loving help to one another.
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