He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
At times, we may think that sharing what we know about another person’s “transgression” might actually help the person, but, the truth is, we need to think again … seriously! Both the Old and New Testaments emphasize that seeking love and expressing love for others involves a “covering.”
Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
1 Peter 4:8 8And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
We need special wisdom to know when to speak up about a transgression and when to “cover.” And, even when we may decide that it is wise to speak, we still need a righteous motive, like “seeking love.”