Covering transgression

Covering transgression

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends (Proverbs 17:9).

When a transgression is committed, we should cover it by love. By love we minister life to one who committs transgression. We counsul the evil doer so that he or she repents. But if that person repeats his mistake or mischief, then he loses the confidence of his friends who cover his mistake or mischief. The friends forsake him ultimately.

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