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What procedural steps are to be taken? Matthew 18:15-17 recommends the following steps: First, private rebuke (Mt. 18:15) - do it gently, in love, out of compassion, seeking to encourage; the purpose for private rebuke is to resolve the problem without fueling unnecessary gossip. Second, if private rebuke is unsuccessful, plural rebuke (Mt. 18:16; see also Deut. 17:6; 19:15; Num. 35:30) - who are these others? church leaders? people who know the person? people who know of the sin? Third, if plural rebuke is unsuccessful, public rebuke (Mt. 18:17). Fourth, if public rebuke is unsuccessful, 'excommunication' (Mt. 18:17; 1 Cor. 5:11; Titus 3:10; possibly 2 Thes. 3:14). Fifth, if repentance occurs, restoration to fellowship and reaffirmation of love (2 Cor. 2:6-8; 2 Thes. 3:14-15; Gal. 6:1). Sixth, verses 18-20 affirm that whatever decision is made in the matter, whether the offending person is 'bound' or 'loosed', reflects the will of God in heaven. The promise 'is that God will provide wisdom, guidance, and power for decision-making to the church that is united in its powers regarding the matters of church discipline' (Laney, A Guide to Church Discipline, 76). Thus, the verdict of heaven, so to speak, is consonant with that of the church, before whom the matter was adjudicated.

Sam Storms

We Love God!

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

Steamed Mussels in Wine And Fresh Tomatoes

January 26, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood	Italian	Aldo’s, Italian, Job	1	servings

INGREDIENTS

		Mussels
		Fresh tomatoes; blanched and finely
		; chopped
		White wine
		Garlic
		Fish stock
		Parsley
		Olive oil
		Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Put some olive oil in a pan. When heated, add chopped onions and tomatoes.
Break a whole garlic clove and place in the pan virtually whole. Add salt
and fry gently. Place the mussels in the pan with plenty of white wine.
Cover the pan and cook for a couple of minutes until they begin to open.
Add fish stock. Add more garlic if desired. Season with salt and more
chopped parsley. Add more olive oil if desired.
Serve onto plates with plenty of sauce and more chopped parsley, taking
care to discard any unopened mussels.
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