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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)

Chocolate Spiders

January 22, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Candies	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

12	oz	Package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1	c	Peanuts
3 1/2	c	Chow mein noodles

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt chips in double-boiler, remove from heat, stir in
peanuts and noodles.
Drop on waxed paper. Keep in the refrigerator...way in
the back so the kids won't find them and you can sneak
bites after they have gone to bed. hehe
Probably you should hide them behind the broccoli!!
Sheryl
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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