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An open rebuke
    is better than hidden love!

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23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
    far more than flattery.

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14 When I saw that they were not following the truth of the gospel message, I said to Peter in front of all the others, “Since you, a Jew by birth, have discarded the Jewish laws and are living like a Gentile, why are you now trying to make these Gentiles follow the Jewish traditions?

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20 Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others.

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Correcting Another Believer

15 “If another believer[a] sins against you,[b] go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.

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Footnotes

  1. 18:15a Greek If your brother.
  2. 18:15b Some manuscripts do not include against you.

17 “Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives.[a] Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin.

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Footnotes

  1. 19:17 Hebrew for your brother.

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