him to change his behavior. Jesus said to “go and tell him his fault (elencho),” that is, “go to show him his sin and summon him to repentance.”15 James equates exposure to preaching with a stark reflection of ourselves in a mirror (James 1:22–24). In His Word, God calls for our preaching to not only affirm what is honorable, but also expose the imperfections of our audience. We must boldly point out what needs to be changed, and then help them to change. The second clarifying word Paul uses is