We impact each other because we ____ ____, and even ____ one another in the spirit of love.

We impact each other because we ____ ____, and even ____ one another in the spirit of love.

• A. Forgive; Love; Reprove
• B. Love; Reprove; Forgive
• C. Love, forgive; reprove
• D. Reprove; Love; Forgive

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that how we influence one another should be driven by love, with forgiveness as a natural, ongoing practice and correction (reproof) carried out in a loving spirit. When we love one another, forgiveness flows more readily after offenses, preserving unity. And if correction is needed, it should be offered as reproof, but always within the spirit of love so it builds up rather than tears down. That’s why the best fit is the sequence that says we love, forgive, and even reprove one another in the spirit of love. The other orders place forgiveness or correction before love, or start with reproving, which can miss the motivating force and the edifying purpose of correction done in love.

The main idea here is that how we influence one another should be driven by love, with forgiveness as a natural, ongoing practice and correction (reproof) carried out in a loving spirit. When we love one another, forgiveness flows more readily after offenses, preserving unity. And if correction is needed, it should be offered as reproof, but always within the spirit of love so it builds up rather than tears down. That’s why the best fit is the sequence that says we love, forgive, and even reprove one another in the spirit of love. The other orders place forgiveness or correction before love, or start with reproving, which can miss the motivating force and the edifying purpose of correction done in love.