Yet mercy was shown me for the express purpose that Christ Jesus might exhibit in my case, beyond all others, his exhaustless patience, as an example for those who were afterwards to believe on him and attain Immortal Life.

but rebuke offenders publicly, so that others may take warning.

Never ordain any one hastily, and take no part in the wrong-doing of others. Keep your life pure.

There are some men whose sins are conspicuous and lead on to judgment, while there are others whose sins dog their steps.