SS Text and Thoughts - Immorality in the Church? - 1 Cor. 5:1-2, 9-13; 6:15-20

Church Gone Wrong
When Immorality Comes to Church
Scriptures: 1 Cor. 5:1-2, 9-13; 6:15-20

There is immorality in the church.  Does that statement shock you?  Should you be shocked?  What was Paul dealing with in Corinth.  Let's look at what He instructed the Corinthians to do.  We may also explore some other areas as well.

After you read the lesson text and pray, consider the following:  When there is a brother or sister in Christ that is exercising immorality that is known, What is the role of the church?  Or better yet, what is your role?  Do you have a role at all or should you "mind your own business"?

Do you believe in Church Discipline?  The church, at times, must exercise discipline toward members who have sinned.   But church discipline must be handled carefully, straightforwardly, and lovingly.

Steps (Matthew 18:15-17)

1. Go to the brother or sister who sinned; show the fault to him or her in private.
2. If he or she does not listen, go with one or two witnesses.
3. If he or she refuses to listen, take the matter before the church.

After the above steps have been carried out, is it Biblical to do the following afterwards?

1. Remove the one in error from the fellowship
   
2. The church gives united disapproval, but forgiveness and comfort are in order if he or she chooses to repent
   
3. Do not associate with the disobedient person, and if you must, speak to him or her as one who needs a warning
4. After two warnings, reject the person from the fellowship
   

Your thoughts?

Pray for this Sunday at the youth are leading the services and many of them are teaching classes this week.