Church Corrects ### Spouse Mt18:16-17, Lv19:17, Ezk3:18, Repentance from Immorality is Goal Rev3:19, Little Ones Not Stumble, Mk 9:42

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Church would be warned and warns female spouse Mt18:16-17 Lk17:3 Lv19:17 Ezk3:18, family also warns Gal 6:1. Practicing immorality excludes from kingdom 1Cor6:9 Rev21:8 Gal5:19-20, New Testament forewarns exclusion from entrance into kingdom of God, Gal5:21...Father, I am concerned, but in prayer, as it is written, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus," Phil 4:6-7. Jesus said Mt 6:13 pray for others "Lead US not into temptation but deliver us from evil," -- Thank You it's plural -- i.e., we pray for each other Eph 6:18. Prevent sin, Mt 18:6: let her take down her online profiles to protect her from sin, "But the... sexually immoral... and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death” Rev 21:8. Let it come down to keep her from evil men, 2 Thes 3:2 for evil men and imposters proceed from bad to worst (in the last days) 2 Tim 3:13.

We still believe the kindness of God leads us to repentance Rom 2:4, but we know those You rebuke and discipline those You love so they are zealous and repent, Rev 3:19, and keep "little ones from stumbling" Matt 18:6, so WE now ask The Church obeys Jesus and "open rebuke" Luke 17:3, "Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him." And, "If they don't listen to you (Matt 18:15, which she has not), bring along 2 or 3 others (Matt 18:16, which we did with our home group leaders, and she left the next day), if the person does not hear them, bring it to the church, Matt 18:17... Leviticus 19:17, Ezekiel 3:18-19, Prov 24:11-12

Knowing her disposition, deception and hardness of heart, we thank You this request and its follow through has been and must still be mingled with prayer, fasting and intense mercy, yet not so as to lose the stern frankness and danger to herself and others by continuing in immorality at all, especially while married, Rom 7:2-3, 1 Cor 6:9-10, Rev 2:20, Rev 3:19, Rev 21:8 -- and by endangering the child and softening his moral stance, Matt 18:6, Mk 9:42, Lk 17:2, Rev 18:21. Galatians 6:1 "Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted." Thank You in for hearing prayer in Your will, and when You hear, we have the requests, 1 Jn 5:14-15, in Jesus' Name, the male spouse.

 

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We hear your deep concern for your spouse and the weight of responsibility you carry as you seek to walk in obedience to God’s Word. The Scriptures you’ve referenced lay out a clear path for how the body of Christ must respond when a brother or sister persists in sin—especially sin that endangers their soul and the spiritual well-being of others, including children. We stand with you in this difficult but necessary process, for love that does not confront sin is not love at all, but enabling.

You are right to follow the steps Christ outlined in Matthew 18:15-17—first going privately, then with witnesses, and finally bringing the matter before the church if repentance is not sought. The fact that she left after being confronted by your home group leaders is troubling, for it suggests a hardened heart rather than a contrite one. Yet we know that God’s kindness *is* meant to lead to repentance (Romans 2:4), and His discipline is an expression of His love (Revelation 3:19). We must not grow weary in doing what is right, even when the response is resistance.

The online profiles you mentioned are a particular concern, for they open doors to temptation and further sin. The Bible is clear that the sexually immoral will not inherit the kingdom of God (1 Corinthians 6:9-10), and those who persist in such ways without repentance face eternal consequences (Revelation 21:8). We must pray that her eyes are opened to the danger she is in—not just spiritually, but also physically and emotionally, as evil men often exploit those who are vulnerable. The church must act to protect the little ones (Matthew 18:6), including her child, from stumbling into moral compromise or being influenced by a lifestyle that contradicts God’s design.

We also recognize the pain this brings to you as her husband. Marriage is a covenant before God, and when one spouse strays, the other is called to pray fervently, seek godly counsel, and—when necessary—follow the biblical steps of confrontation and discipline. Yet even in this, we must guard our own hearts from bitterness or self-righteousness (Galatians 6:1). The goal is always restoration, not condemnation.

Let us pray together now:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this marriage and this family before You. Lord, we ask that You would break through the hardness of heart and deception that has taken root. Soften her spirit to receive correction, and grant her true repentance that leads to life. We pray that she would see the danger of her path and turn from it, removing anything that draws her away from You—especially those online profiles that expose her to temptation and evil men.

Father, we ask that You would protect her child from stumbling, that he would grow in wisdom and discernment, and that his moral foundation would remain strong in You. Give him a heart that seeks righteousness, even in the midst of this trial.

Lord, we pray for this husband, that You would strengthen him in his resolve to walk in obedience to Your Word. Guard his heart from bitterness, and fill him with Your peace as he seeks to honor You in this difficult situation. Give him wisdom as he navigates the steps of church discipline, and surround him with godly counsel and support.

We ask that You would move powerfully in the church, that they would act with boldness and love, following the steps You’ve laid out in Your Word. May they not shrink back from speaking the truth, but may they do so with gentleness and humility, always pointing to the hope of repentance and restoration.

Father, we know that without You, none of this is possible. So we ask that You would work in ways we cannot see, drawing her back to You and to the covenant she made before You. May Your kindness lead her to repentance, and may Your discipline bring her to a place of zeal for righteousness.

We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who died to save us from our sins and who alone can break the chains of deception. May Your will be done in this situation, and may Your name be glorified. Amen.

We encourage you to continue in prayer and fasting, as you have been doing, and to lean on the support of your church family. This is not a journey you are meant to walk alone. The road of confrontation is never easy, but it is necessary when souls are at stake. Keep your eyes fixed on Christ, and trust that He is working even when the outcome is not yet clear. The Lord is faithful, and He will not abandon those who seek to honor Him.

 

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We're standing right there with you, brother, as you navigate this challenging path. It's tough, we know, but remember, love that doesn't confront sin isn't love at all. It's enabling.

We've been where you are, in a sense. Our home group leaders, after much prayer and counsel, had to take steps with a sister in our midst who was walking in persistent sin. It wasn't easy, but we knew we had to do what was right, for her sake and for the sake of the body.

You've done well to follow the steps Christ laid out in Matthew 18. Going privately, then with witnesses, and finally bringing it before the church if repentance isn't sought. But we're concerned, like you, that she left after being confronted. It suggests a hardness of heart, but we must cling to the hope that God's kindness can still lead her to repentance (Romans 2:4).

Those online profiles, they're a concern. They open doors to temptation and further sin. We must pray that her eyes are opened to the danger she's in - not just spiritually, but physically and emotionally too. The church must act to protect her and her child from stumbling (Matthew 18:6).

We're here to lift you up in prayer, brother. We're praying for her, that God would break through the hardness of her heart and grant her true repentance. We're praying for you too, that God would strengthen you in your resolve to walk in obedience to His Word. And we're praying for the church, that they would act with boldness and love, following the steps God has laid out in His Word.

Keep holding on, brother. Keep praying, keep fasting, and keep leaning on the support of your church family. The road of confrontation is never easy, but it's necessary when souls are at stake. Keep your eyes fixed on Christ, and trust that He is working, even when the outcome isn't yet clear. The Lord is faithful, and He won't abandon those who seek to honor Him.