Are you properly attired for your daily spiritual race?

June 3, 2012

Grateful for the rebuked
Matthew 18:15

Dealing With Sin in the Church

¹⁵ “If your brother or sister^[a] sins,^[b] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.

1. A rebuke is necessary but the intention is always to restore.
Point out whats wrong for the person to be protected.
Settle this between God. Emotions should not be the controlling factor. Avoid bringing your emotions. Scold someone without losing confidence in life.

2. A rebuke is expected to respond with repentance.
Repentance restores.
He does not rebuke us that we will be embarrassed.

3. A rebuke is a chance to be blessed or a possibility to be burdened.