Matthew 18:15-20
God’s purpose for us is Holiness – 1 Peter 1:16
You exist for the sole purpose of bringing God glory
The Importance of Reproving Fellow Believers – Proverbs 9:8, 28:23, 12:1, 13:9, 15:5
. I. The Purpose of Church Discipline – Vs. 15
. A. Who is it for? Brothers (cf vs. 21, 35)
. . 1 Corinthians 5:9-13
. . 1.) Overlook – 1 Peter 4:8, Proverbs 19:18
. . 2.) Confront – When someone is trapped in sin
. B. Why?
. . 1.) Restoration – to win your brother
. . Luke 15:11-32, James 5:19-20
. . 2.) Prevention
. . 1 Corinthians 5:1-7
. . 3.) Admonition
. . 1 Timothy 5:19-20
. . 4.) Protection – to protect the honor of God’s name