SEP 7th SERMON EXCERPT … Matt 18:15-20 (Part 2 of 2) More than simply exposing sin in the church, this passage deals with reconciliation & restoration of straying sheep. Now, there IS a provision for leaving people to their own devices, for allowing them to be their own worst enemy, for ceasing efforts to reconcile with them. But even if the church separates from them, the Good Shepherd will still be out & about, seeking to find & restore them. Can the church do any less? James 5:19-20 ... My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is BROUGHT BACK by another, you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner’s soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. Too many have turned Matthew 18 into a formula for dealing with sin in the church, that by following it you’ll know when you can stop forgiving or praying for a certain person. But folks, there’s no end-point when it comes to grace. God knows no bounds when it comes to seeking out those who stray & find themselves in need of his care. Forgiveness is the last word, for God AND the church! Thank you Lord for your unending mercy!
Posted on: Sun, 07 Sep 2014 08:25:13 +0000
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