Discipline is the Key

The Motives for Discipline
The Men who Discipline
The Method for Discipline

The elders of the church are called to carefully, patiently, and fully carry out discipline. They must do this to correct the erring brother, to keep the church pure, and to honor the Lord. The Lord loves his church, died for her, and wants her to be kept pure. If the rebellious one does not submit to Christ’s discipline, he must be excommunicated from Christ’s church until he repents.

Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ:

1. Thank the Lord that he cares enough for you to punish you. He saved you and now he keeps you.

2. Pray that your elders will have the wisdom and courage to carry out proper discipline.

3. Be a part of the process of discipline. If you see someone erring, show him his faults and win him back.

4. By participating in discipline you are helping to advance the cause of Christ’s kingdom throughout the world. You are his, work for him.

Finally, it is true that if you are not a Christian you cannot enjoy the blessings of God’s discipline. But more, if you are not a Christian you have to worry about eternity in the fiery pit of hell. Yet, if you call on God and ask him to make you his child, he will hear you!