A main goal of God's law is to show us our sins and show us what we deserve because of our sins. When someone doesn't care about their sins, we need to show them the severity of the law. The goal of this is not to shame and embarrass for our own enjoyment. It's to cause them to despair of themselves and turn to God's love. In that moment, we don't hesitate to forgive! How powerful forgiveness is because it restores a person's relationship with God and with fellow believers. Forgiveness is so powerful, it is the assurance of true life now and forevermore.
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