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Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa
I rarely cut off backsliders, which means I still meet with them, even work with them at times. Yet, they know they aren't right, they know they are contrary to Jesus Christ. They make sure they don't do certain things (or say) in front of me out of respect. I have had some return and some return for visits, but that is only possible because of a relationship. They know if they need me I'm there.
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Absolutely this, my brother. In my own life, I have made it a point to not focus on what the offender has done wrong, but rather where we go from here. It is quite rare to find one who doesn't already know they are in the wrong, so pointing it out can only serve to put them on the defensive. As long as they aren't asking me to condone what they are doing, I try to be as friendly and available as possible.
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