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I do not make excuses at all as there is a big difference in reproving and rebuking and being judgmental on others.
Reproving and rebuking others comes from using the scriptures to show them their improper ways and to walk properly.
Judging means you just state things in a condemning way with no scripture to back it up, and no scripture used for exhorting and edifying afterwards.
I 95% of the time use scripture in my responses toward others, and the ones I get in return I may see scripture 10% of the time. Therefore what I say about knowing the difference between judging and reproving or rebuking stands true.
Reproving and rebuking others comes from using the scriptures to show them their improper ways and to walk properly.
Judging means you just state things in a condemning way with no scripture to back it up, and no scripture used for exhorting and edifying afterwards.
I 95% of the time use scripture in my responses toward others, and the ones I get in return I may see scripture 10% of the time. Therefore what I say about knowing the difference between judging and reproving or rebuking stands true.
Reproving is something you do, in love - you take the person aside, and privately discuss.
What you two do is called "baiting" - you post a thread with the plan of attacking the "other" team. Spiritual matters are not as simple as a two-sided coin -- as for your OSAS vs. Sinless Perfection game, early on you guys failed to realize a few things: 1. It's not simply one or the other; there are MANY possible interpretations. 2. Just because you think your understanding of Sin and Salvation is correct, does not give you the right (or permission) to "bait" people into a rebuking session. This seems to be your goal - and it is one of the main reasons you are failing; it's a flawed goal. 3. We (Saved) are One in Christ.