I'm in the middle of a messy problem at church. I tried to confront someone in sin several months ago. They did not take it well. Then they hid from me. I did not pursue them any further. Now it's coming up again and people are getting angry. It's messy. I was reminded of that situation when I read the following by John Steinbeck in East of Eden : "'It's my duty to take this thing of yours and kick it in the face, then raise it up and spread slime on it thick enough to blot out its dangerous light.' His voice grew strong with vehemence. 'I should hold it up to you muck-covered and show you its dirt and danger. I should warn you to look closer until you can see how ugly it really is. I should ask you to think of inconstancy and give you examples. I should give you Othello's handkerchief. Oh, I know I should. And I should straighten out your tangled thoughts, show you that the impulse is gray as lead and rotten as a dead cow in wet weather....' ...