Sunday April 26th

1 Timothy 5:1-2

Giving Grace

Rule of Thumb: Relate to others as if they are family

Simple Truth #1: Challenges that affect the family must be addressed

Simple Truth #2: It is the HOW we address challenges that is important, not whether TO address them

Step One: Go one-to-one
Step Two: Bring additional witnesses
Step Three: Bring the matter to spiritual leadership
Step Four: Continued rebellion results in loss of fellowship
Step Five: Restoration

Negative: Beware of the harsh rebuke
Positive: Support the weak one up
Older Men: Exhort with respect
Younger Men: Exhort with Equality
Older Women: Treat Gently
Younger Women: Confront carefully