Principles of Confrontation in 2 Corinthians

Method

Reference

Be firm and bold

7:9; 10:2

Affirm all you see that is good

7:4

Be accurate and honest

7:14; 8:21

Know the facts

11:22-27

Follow up after the confrontation

7:13; 12:14

Be gentle after being firm

7:15; 13:11-13

Speak words that reflect Christ's message, not your own ideas

10:3; 10:12, 13; 12:19

Use discipline only when all else fails

13:2

Sometimes rebuke is necessary, but it must be used with caution. The purpose of any rebuke, confrontation, or discipline is to help people, not hurt them.