Dealing With Sin In The Church Part 2 (Prerequisites and Process, interpersonal)

INTRO: Let me briefly review the last message: 1 We must recognize that it is not what I think but what the Bible says that is most important. The Bible is authoritative. 2 Then, if we are willing to correct publically where wrong is done, are we ready to commed publically where good is achieved? 3 Third, we must always remember that the purpose of dealing with sin is corrective and redemptive in nature and it should never be labeled as “kicked out of the church.” 4 Fourth, to be most effective it is important that the leadership of the church is united on this matter. 5 When a church decides to take the Scriptures seriously on this matter and finds discipline necessary, it is good to be prepared to be labeled as having fallen under legalism or even as a cult. 6 Our last point was to remember that all discipline should proceed from love. We said that true love is not the strong emotional ties to the person to be disciplined but a willingness to do that which will benefit the wrongdoer.