You must kindly and gently help others who stumble return to God!

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“Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.” (Gal. 6:1 NLT)

It breaks my heart to often see fellow believers attack another brother or sister in Christ who may have failed in some way, or who they disagree with theologically. It shouldn't be that way! Ever! It's, unbiblical, unrighteous, unkind, divisive and destructive to God's kingdom work! Christians must support and help one another.  "If a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand." (Mark 3:25 KJV)

Christians should NOT be devouring one another!

“But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another.” (Gal. 5:15 ESV)

No one is perfect! 

Understand that no one is perfect and all stumble and "fall short.” (Rom. 3:23).  Therefore, always be kind and forgiving as Christ has forgiven you!

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” (Eph. 4:32 ESV)

Kindness leads to repentance

 "Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance? (Rom  2:4 NASB)

Outdo one another with genuine love!

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” (Rom. 12:9-13 ESV)

Have sympathy,  brotherly love  and a tender heart!

“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” (1 Peter 3:8-12 ESV)

Your love for one another is the proof! 

"Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." (John 13:35 NLT)