Disfellowshipping
Why must Christian elders remain vigilant about keeping the congregation clean?
How might the conduct of an individual Christian affect the entire congregation?
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Jos 7:1, 4-14, 20-26—Achan’s sin, in which his family was no doubt complicit, brings disaster on the whole nation
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Jon 1:1-16—The prophet Jonah’s rebellion endangers the lives of all the mariners on the boat with him
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What kind of conduct cannot be tolerated in the Christian congregation?
What must be done regarding baptized Christians who make a practice of serious sin?
What kind of information must be gathered by appointed shepherds before they make judicial decisions?
How do elders who will serve on a committee establish that a serious sin has been committed?
Why is it necessary for some to be disfellowshipped or reproved, and how may the congregation benefit?
What does the Bible say about how we should treat those who are disfellowshipped?
If a disfellowshipped person later repents, what may happen?
See also “Repentance”
How can all of us help to keep the congregation clean?
See also De 13:6-11
Why would it be a mistake for a Christian who commits a serious sin to cover the matter up, perhaps out of fear of being disfellowshipped?
Ps 32:1-5; Pr 28:13; Jas 5:14, 15
See also “Sin—Confession of Sins”
Why might it be wise in some cases to limit our association with one who is not disfellowshipped?
If a Christian is slandered or defrauded, what might the victim choose to do, and why?
Why should mature Christians offer helpful counsel to those who are acting unwisely?
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At times disfellowshipping is necessary, and it can help a person return to the congregation.
scl pp. 36-37
