This outline provides a structured approach to addressing problems within the church community, emphasizing the importance of identification, reconciliation, and invoking divine authority for resolution.
Identify the Issue [Matthew 18:15]
- Acknowledge the problem
- Seek understanding and clarity
- Determine the impact on the church community
Initiate Reconciliation [Matthew 18:16-17]
- Engage in private conversation
- Involve wise and impartial individuals
- Follow the steps of confrontation and resolution
Invoke Divine Authority [Matthew 18:18-20]
- Recognize the power of binding and loosing
- Seek unity through prayer and agreement
- Trust in God's presence and guidance in the process