Even for those who had committed serious sins, Jesus most often taught them patiently and with love. Because he suffered for all sins, each sin that is committed is very painful for Him personally. Yet He is quick to forgive and slow to anger against those who unjustly hurt Him. When is it time to be loving and patient and when is it time to be sharp in our criticism?
Though we may not expressly know when sharpness is appropriate, our Heavenly Father does, and He's promised to tell us in our minds and hearts. He asks us to teach "by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned.... Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved."