“”Matthew 18:15-18 we see Christ instructing His disciples on how to correct a fellow believer. It is extremely telling in this instance that Our Lord identifies the Church rather than Scripture as the final authority to be appealed to.””
Actual text:
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
Since Jesus chose to be with the sinners and tax collectors rather than his followers, that might be an interesting way to meet Jesus.
I recently heard a comedian talk about “How to find Jesus.” He said, “Everyone knows that Jesus is in prison because everyone is finding him there!” There is a lot of truth in that statement.
Remember: Matthew 21:31
“Which of the two did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.
35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”
From John 10, Jesus did not come to judge, but to save. And, as you judge, you too will be judged. Be careful!
Take a look.