How to Respond to Treachery in the Church

What I say to treacherous, deceitful Brothers in Christ:

• I love you.
• I forgive you.
• I don’t see you as my enemy.
• I don’t trust you so much.
• My trust is available for you to win back.

I want to say those five things consistently, dependably, and truthfully from my heart. Amen.

If you are battling this kind of thing, I invite you to read some pertinent things I’ve written in the past:

• The Crisis of Forgiveness
• How Often Should I Forgive?
• Offenses
• Cease from Strife
• Pass Over That Transgression!
• Making Peace With Meekness and Forgiveness
• When God Directs Evil