a) What situations require elders to be especially careful? (b) Why should we not feel that it is impossible for certain types of sinners to receive Jehovah’s mercy? (See also footnote.)In certain circumstances the elders need to be especially careful before reinstating someone. For example, if a person was guilty of child abuse or apostasy or if he schemed to end a marriage, the elders would want to be sure that he is truly repentant. (Mal. 2:14; 2 Tim. 3:6) They must protect the flock. At the same time, we need to realize that Jehovah will accept back any wrongdoer who shows genuine repentance and stops engaging in wrong conduct. So although the elders exercise due caution with those who have dealt treacherously with others, they should not go so far as to say that certain types of sinners can never receive Jehovah’s mercy.—1 Pet. 2:10.

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a) What situations require elders to be especially careful? (b) Why should we not feel that it is impossible for certain types of sinners to receive Jehovah’s mercy? (See also footnote.)In certain circumstances the elders need to be especially careful before reinstating someone. For example, if a person was guilty of child abuse or apostasy or if he schemed to end a marriage, the elders would want to be sure that he is truly repentant. (Mal. 2:14; 2 Tim. 3:6) They must protect the flock. At the same time, we need to realize that Jehovah will accept back any wrongdoer who shows genuine repentance and stops engaging in wrong conduct. So although the elders exercise due caution with those who have dealt treacherously with others, they should not go so far as to say that certain types of sinners can never receive Jehovah’s mercy.​—1 Pet. 2:10.

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Elders must be especially careful when considering reinstatement for those who have committed serious sins, such as child abuse or apostasy, because they need to ensure genuine repentance to protect the congregation. However, we should remember that Jehovah’s mercy is available to all who sincerely turn away from their wrongdoing, as emphasized in 1 Peter 2:10, which highlights the hope of redemption for all who repent.

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(a) Elders need to be especially careful when reinstating individuals guilty of serious sins like child abuse or apostasy to ensure they are truly repentant and to protect the congregation (Malachi 2:14; 2 Timothy 3:6).

(b) We should not feel that certain sinners are beyond Jehovah’s mercy, as He accepts back any wrongdoer who genuinely repents and changes their ways (1 Peter 2:10).