There are two toxic viewpoints on sin in the church.
One causes us to beat each other up. The other gives permission, which ultimately leads to destruction.
Both of these can be corrected by one simple shift in how we think about sin.
Sin must always remain the enemy. Not the person sinning, but the sin itself.
If both the person sinning and the one helping them out see sin as the enemy, then they are on the same team against the same enemy and will defeat it together.
But if we identify the person by the sin, we will fight a losing battle. Likewise, if we give sin permission to stay, we will die in our sin.
We are no longer victims of sin. Jesus Christ broke sin's power over our lives. We are free!
So, let's help each other stay free by remembering that sin is an enemy that has already been defeated. In Christ, we have everything we need to eliminate sin.
