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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)

Arugula Salad With Oranges

January 27, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Appetizers, Salads	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2		Bunches arugula
5		Oranges
2	T	Olive oil
2	T	Red wine vinegar
1/4	t	Salt
1/4	t	Pepper
1/4	c	Pine nuts or walnuts, toasted
1/3	c	Chopped red onion

INSTRUCTIONS

Break arugula into pieces and place in a salad bowl. Peel oranges and
cut into sections, reserving juices. In a small bowl, whisk together
oil, vinegar, reserved juices, salt and pepper. Toss serve, add
oranges, nuts, red onion and dressing to arugula. Toss lightly before
serving. Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes. Typed in MMFormat by
cjhartlin@email.msn.com  Source: A Passion for Fresh  Posted to
MM-Recipes Digest V4 #11 by cjhartlin@email.msn.com on Jun  24, 1999

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 124 Calories From Fat: 48 Total Fat: 5.4g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 107.4mg Potassium: 284.1mg Carbohydrates: 19.1g Fiber: 3.7g Sugar: 14.3g Protein: 1.6g