Godly Correction

To rebuke someone means to bring sin to a person's attention with the purpose of reconciling him or her to God and other people. When I rebuke someone, it is NOT about putting them in their place, calling them out, etc. So when I rebuke someone, I must check my attitude before I speak. Do I love that individual? Am I willing to forgive that individual? Is love the real motive that I have for speaking to them about this sin that I observe in their life?