The Telenovela of Forgiveness - Matthew 18 - Proper 18
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September 10, 2017 - Matthew 18 - Proper 18 The three-part confrontation of sin that Jesus outlined was not merely a recommendation. Hauerwas said Jesus’ style of confronting sin is, “an indication of the kind of community that Jesus has called into existence.” Because we love God, and we love one another, and it is God’s love that binds us together, we must “refuse to risk the loss” of one person to sin. This is why Jesus tells us that our “Father in heaven” rejoices when one of the lost sheep returns.
The Telenovela of Forgiveness - Matthew 18 - Proper 18
The Telenovela of Forgiveness - Matthew 18 …
The Telenovela of Forgiveness - Matthew 18 - Proper 18
September 10, 2017 - Matthew 18 - Proper 18 The three-part confrontation of sin that Jesus outlined was not merely a recommendation. Hauerwas said Jesus’ style of confronting sin is, “an indication of the kind of community that Jesus has called into existence.” Because we love God, and we love one another, and it is God’s love that binds us together, we must “refuse to risk the loss” of one person to sin. This is why Jesus tells us that our “Father in heaven” rejoices when one of the lost sheep returns.