When We Sin
The verb used for “to sin” in Matthew 18: 15 is a Greek verb that “came originally from the world of archery and means "missing the mark." [1] It also means “to miss or wander from the path of uprightness and honor,” or “to wander from the law of God.” [2]
When we sin, we miss the mark. We fail to be the people God creates [1] and calls to be.
Correction in the community, according to the way of Jesus, is an act of charity. Its purpose is to help the community members to become who God calls us to be – “perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5: 48)
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[1] https://www.progressiveinvolvement.com
[2] https://www.blueletterbible.org
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