What to Do with Wandering Brethren

Daily Devotional – Sunday, December 15, 2024
Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back…
James 5:19 (NKJV)

As followers of Jesus, we have an obligation to love, support, and encourage one another in our relationship with the Lord. This verse serves as a reminder that we are called to gently and kindly intervene in order to restore anyone who has strayed from the truth in the Christian community, whether as a result of sin, uncertainty, or discouragement.

Someone Turns Him Back

In addition to being an act of love, James describes this act of restoration as having eternal repercussions, saying, “He who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death.” We give someone the joy of forgiveness, the possibility of making amends with God, and the potential for fresh life when we restore them to the truth of God’s Word.

Additionally, James stresses that this act of reconciliation will “cover a multitude of sins.” We emulate the grace of God, who, through Jesus Christ, atoned for our sins and accepted us back into His flock by attempting to rehabilitate those who have strayed. Knowing that God’s mercy is boundless, we act out of love rather than judgment when we reprimand and mentor a fellow Christian.

What to Do with Wandering Brethren

Do you know anyone who has abandoned the truth or veered off course from their faith? Ask for the discernment and bravery to gently reintroduce them to the veracity of God’s Word. Realizing that everyone has a tendency to stray, we restore others with compassion and love. Let’s provide the identical grace that Christ has given us, rather than criticizing.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, grant us the bravery to kindly reunite with those who have strayed and guide them back into Your tender embrace.