“你们应该知道，那使罪人从歧途上转回的，就会拯救他的灵魂脱离死亡，也会遮盖许多罪恶。”
雅各书 5:20
“remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.”
James 5:20
The closing words of James emphasize the importance of correction. Who among us hasn’t needed to be “brought back” by those who care for us from paths or actions, decisions or desires that could’ve been hurtful? Who knows what harm might have been done to ourselves or others had someone not courageously intervened at the right time.
James stresses the value of kind correction with these words, “Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins” (5:20). Correction is an expression of God’s mercy. May our love and concern for the well-being of others compel us to speak and act in ways that He can use to “bring that person back” (v. 19).
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