Last modified: January 30, 2023
Brady• January 30, 2023•
Paul doesn’t have much patience for people who just talk a lot. It’s distracting from the work, it can create unnecessary divisions, and it ultimately doesn’t accomplish much (if at all).
But it can also “upset entire families.” For that reason, Paul says, “they must be silenced.”
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CloseHandling a dispute between church members can be tricky. Often times gossip will be spread (intentionally or unintentionally), feelings will be hurt, and people leave. Missing in the whole discussion is what *actually* happened to cause the split in the first place. That's why Matthew 18 is so important -- it gives a step by step playbook of how to handle church disputes in a way that emphasizes relationships instead of winning. If followed properly, many churches would be reconciled instead of splitting. All it takes is a little bit of humility from everyone.
Last modified: January 30, 2023