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Reasons why church discipline is ignored or neglected? 1. Ignorance of biblical teaching on the subject (many believe that it is infrequently mentioned in Scripture and therefore unimportant; others are ignorant of the purpose of discipline and see it only as destroying the person). 2. Calloused, insensitivity toward sin (unsanctified mercy). 2. The spirit of individualism ('Am I my brother's keeper?' Discipline is costly because my brother's/sister's business now becomes mine). 3. 'Judge not, that ye be not judged' (misunderstanding and misapplication of Mt. 7:1-5). 4. Fear of rejection (i.e., fear of being told by the offending party: 'Mind your own business. You have no authority to tell me what I can and can't do'). 5. Fear of reprisal (lawsuits). 6. Dislike of confrontation (talking directly about personal sin with an offender is difficult; it makes us feel uneasy and uncomfortable; why rock the boat?). 7. Fear of driving the person away (especially if the offending person is a major financial contributor to the church). 8. Fear of church splits. 9. Preference for avoiding problems (just ignore it long enough and it will go away; time heals all). 10. False concept of discipline because of observed abuses (discipline is associated in the minds of many with heresy hunts, intolerance, oppression, harshness, mean-spiritedness, self-righteousness, legalism, etc.). 11. Belief that preaching alone will be a sufficient remedy. 12. Fear of being labeled a cult. 13. Fear of change (the power of tradition: 'We've never done it before and we've done o.k. Why risk messing things up now?').

Sam Storms

We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Tomato Basil Cheese Spread

January 25, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Appetizers, Dips	1	Cups

INGREDIENTS

1/4	c	Milk
8	oz	Fontina cheese, rind removed
1	pk	3 oz. pkg. cream cheese,
		Softened
1/8	ts	Garlic powder
2	tb	Finely chopped sun-dried
		Tomatoes in oil, drained
1	tb	Chopped fresh basil

INSTRUCTIONS

Directions;
In food processor bowl with metal blade, combine milk, cheeses and
garlic powder.  Process until smooth.  By hand, stir in tomatoes and
basil. Spoon into serving bowl. Serve with crackers.  Store in
refrigerator
Source Holiday cookbook by Pillsbury
submitted by marina
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #249
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 1996 07:03:37 -0700 (MST)
From: jmchee@goodnet.com (Marina Cheesman)

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