"The Obligation of Clear, Compassionate Correction of the Sinner.' --from a priest

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The Obligation of Clear, Compassionate Correction of the Sinner – A Homily for the 23rd Sunday of the Year - Community in Mission

‘Jesus said to his disciples: “If your brother sins (against you), go and tell him.’" (Matt 18:15) Other passages in the Bible speak similarly.

“In this teaching, Jesus is obviously speaking to the general situation; some distinctions are helpful and admissible in specific instances.”