How to Address an Offense

We live in a fallen world full of offenses. It is important that the believer has a right understanding of how to address offenses committed against them as well as addressing others they have offended.
Jesus sets a tone for us when He addresses this subject in Matt 18 instructing us to have the humility of a child or an eager pupil of the Word. This type of humility is rooted in subjection to the Word, not the false humility of the pharisees.

Jesus tells us to approach a brother whom has committed a sinful offense instructing him on what he's done. This is not a command to just forgive and forget, nor is it carte blanc to point out every sin you perceive around you. Recall the need to get the beam out of our eye before helping another with the splinter in their's.

We can make a correct application if we do it with humility, Biblical humility, which puts God's law above our preferences. This will allow us to recognize genuine sin when we see it, and administer the remedy of Love and Grace unto which we have been so richly given. We are walking a narrow road, false forgiveness spurns resentment and sin, being hypercritical assumes self righteousness and alienates. Balance is found through diligent study of the Word with a desire for conformity in our hearts.