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Brethren Like An Unbeliever

by Olawale Ogunsola  
8/26/2023 / Christian Apologetics

It is unavoidable to do no wrong to one another in a relationship, especially among members of the family of God for many reasons. When a wrong takes place, how to handle it is very important to avoid the loss of a member of the family of God. Saints should not cease to demonstrate God's love to one another.

Therefore, every trespass must be dealt with carefully. To God be the glory for the Living Manual, the Holy Bible, which contains all the truth needed to live a successful life. It contains the best ways to effectively deal with every affair of men.

On the best way to resolve a matter that involves a brother's wrongdoing to another brother, the steps to take are as follows:

Private Settlement.
Brethren should be able to speak peaceably with one another. They should be able to understand the Kingdom's language and customs. The Kingdom Constitution is there to meditate on and discuss. It can solve all matters, if brethren can reason together in it.

Jesus Christ teaches,
"Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother." Matthew 28:15.

Reasoning together can solve issues among brethren for peace to reign. For many reasons, one-on-one discussions sometimes fail. Further steps should be taken to seek and pursue peace (Psalms 34:14) among the brethren. What is the Biblical recommendation from the mouth of the Lord?

Involve Witness(s).
"But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses, every word may be established." Matthew 18:16.

In an attempt to resolve any strife, you can invite others to come in to settle it so that it will be possible to gain a brother so that Brotherly love can continue. A brother can become a recalcitrant. When this happens, there is a way recommended by the Lord in the Scriptures.

Report To The Church.
When it becomes impossible for you and the witnesses to resolve the matter, bring it to the hearing of the congregation of the people of God, the Church. This is an assembly of God's people who are filled with the Spirit of God. So the Holy Spirit is there to help them out. At this juncture, if the brother refuses to value or respect the words of the Lord from the church of God, there is a final step to take against the unrepentant brother.

Treat Tim As An Unbeliever.
"And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican." Matthew 18:17.

It is an unbeliever who will not hear the Spirit of God in the lives of people of God because he doesn't know Him. It is an unbeliever who will not listen to "The Bible says..." from the people of God in that he does not recognize the Holy Bible as the word of God to be obeyed. It is only an unbeliever who is absolutely under the control of the flesh. Therefore, anytime a brethren chooses to behave like an unbeliever, he should be treated so.

NOTE.
Please, pay serious attention to the fact that the fellow is not your enemy. It is only that he is still being dominated by Mr. Flesh in certain areas of his life. He can still be brought back to the right track of his journey of faith after he realizes that he is an enemy of peace. When he does this, he can be welcome back. After all, an unbeliever today is a potential Saint tomorrow. Stay blessed and prepared for the imminent coming of the Lord.

The Author is the set man of CTFM(WORLD OUTREACH)and Presiding Pastor of Christ Restland Gospel Church.He is a Poet and author of many books. Visit his blogsites www.4thlink.wordpress.com and www.peacelink.wordpress.com for more quality contents.

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