Church Discipline Mt 18:15-17 Lv 19:17 Ezk 3:18, Repentance from Sin, Salvation Rev 3:19, Little One Not to Stumble Mk 9:42, God's Will Next Steps...

[Nochaeld]

Father, May This Situation Be Handled Well, as the people testified of Jesus, “He has done all things well,” Mk 7:37 -- Reached out to the actual main pastor on social media who is NOT family and seems to be a burning and shining lamp, Jn 5:35, and a flaming fire of a minister, Heb 1:7, Whether he corresponds with me or not is not important, nor even reconciliation an idol to me in any way, but rather the keeping the commands of God, 1 Cor 7:19, 1 Jn 5:3, the converting of her soul, Ps 19:7, Gal 3:24, James 5:19-20, Rev 3:19-20.

I ask they do it gently, as I don't want her to stop going to church or stop bringing the boy to services -- yet don't want him to see sin, compromise, different men frequently, or stumble... Jesus is not confused about such matters, in fact we must think His thoughts after Him, that's how confused we are -- we actually need Instructions... Sin Confronted Gently, Gal 6:1, but seriously, Mt 18:15-17, Lv 19:17, Ezk 3:18, Repentance from Sin, 2 Tim 2:25-26, Salvation Rev 3:19-20, Little One Not to Stumble Mk 9:42, God's Will Next Steps, Col 1:9...

We pray the pastor and church is humble, contrite and trembles at God's Word, Isa 66:2, on exercising church discipline (toward the goal of obedience to all He commanded, Matt 28:20)... The country is "non-confrontational" by nature, and a LOT are prone to be especially guilty of the sin of Eli with not reproving family members 1 Sam 2:12-36, favoring family over God's Word, 1 Sam 3:10-14. Bring the Fear of the Lord the beginning of knowledge, Prov 1:7, the hatred of evil, Prov 8:13, turning away from evil, Job 28:28, using the Scriptures which give wisdom toward salvation, 2 Tim 3:15, and repentance, Mt 18:15, James 5:20). Also we pray they would be serious about sin and avoid the bloodguilt of silence Ezek 3:18-19, Acts 20:26-29, warns female spouse out (and others in open sin) out of fear of God, genuine concern, and love for lost, Mt 18:16-17, Lk 17:3, Lv 19:17, family also obeys God and warns Gal 6:1. Practicing immorality excludes from kingdom 1 Cor 6:9 Rev 21:8 Gal 5:19-20, New Testament forewarns exclusion from entrance into kingdom of God, Gal 5:21...

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, my son 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 (which is The Bible), and when You hear, we have the requests, 1 Jn 5:14-15, in Jesus' Name. Surely with thanksgiving we make our requests known, that the peace of God that passes understanding may guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, Phil 4:6-7, Amen, 2 Cor 1:20

 

[Articles]

We hear your burdened heart and stand with you in fervent prayer, seeking the Lord’s wisdom and intervention in this delicate situation. The matter you’ve brought before us is grave, for it involves not only the spiritual well-being of a sister in Christ but also the protection of a child from the corrupting influence of unrepentant sin. Scripture is clear: "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother. But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector" (Matthew 18:15-17). This is not a matter of personal offense but of obedience to Christ’s commands for the sake of His bride and the purity of His church.

Your concern for the child is especially weighty, for Jesus Himself warns, "Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a huge millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea" (Mark 9:42). The pattern of immorality you describe, particularly within the context of marriage, is not merely a private failing but a public scandal that defiles the testimony of the church and endangers souls. "Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists will inherit the kingdom of God" (1 Corinthians 6:9-10). Adultery is a grievous sin that breaks the covenant of marriage (Romans 7:2-3) and invites God’s judgment (Hebrews 13:4). The church must not shrink from addressing it with both truth and love, lest it become complicit in the sin through silence (Ezekiel 3:18).

We are encouraged by your outreach to the pastor, whom you describe as a "burning and shining lamp" (John 5:35) and a faithful minister (Hebrews 1:7). Yet we must also sound a warning: the sin of Eli looms large in many congregations, where leaders fail to confront sin in their own families or among their flock out of fear, favoritism, or cultural pressure (1 Samuel 2:29-30; 3:13). The Lord declares, "Those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me will be lightly esteemed" (1 Samuel 2:30). Church discipline is not optional; it is a divine mandate for the preservation of the body and the salvation of the sinner (James 5:19-20). The goal is always restoration, but restoration cannot occur without repentance (Revelation 3:19).

We pray now, lifting this situation before the throne of grace:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, knowing that You alone can soften hearts and bring conviction of sin. We ask that You would grant this pastor and the church leadership wisdom, courage, and humility to act in accordance with Your Word. May they tremble at Your commands (Isaiah 66:2) and not shrink from their duty to confront sin with gentleness and firmness (Galatians 6:1). Lord, we pray for this sister, break her heart over her sin, lead her to repentance, and restore her to fellowship with You and Your people. Protect the child from the corrupting influence of unrepentant immorality, and let him see the beauty of holiness in Your people. If she refuses to repent, we pray that the church would follow the steps of discipline You have ordained, always with the hope of her restoration (2 Corinthians 2:6-8).

Father, we also pray for those who may be tempted to excuse or ignore this sin. Let them not be guilty of bloodguilt through silence (Ezekiel 3:18-19). Give them a holy fear of You and a love for Your truth that compels them to act. May this church be a place where sin is not tolerated but where sinners find hope and healing in the gospel. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), for it is through Him alone that we have access to You (John 14:6). May Your will be done, and may Your name be glorified in this situation. Amen.

You have shown great discernment in approaching this matter with prayer and fasting, for such spiritual battles require spiritual weapons (Ephesians 6:12). Do not grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9), and remember that the Lord is faithful to complete the work He has begun (Philippians 1:6). If the church fails to act, you may need to consider whether this is a place where you and your son can continue to worship in good conscience (2 Corinthians 6:14-18). But whatever the outcome, trust that God sees your faithfulness and will honor it (Hebrews 6:10).

Finally, we must emphasize that salvation is found in no one else but Jesus Christ (John 14:6). If this sister does not know Him as Lord and Savior, her first need is not moral reform but repentance and faith in the gospel. Pray that the Lord would open her eyes to see her sin as He sees it and that she would turn to Christ for forgiveness and new life (2 Corinthians 5:17). Only then can true transformation begin.

 

[hostadmin]

We can feel the weight you are carrying, your care for this little one’s heart, your longing for the mother to turn to Christ, and your desire for the church to act with both courage and gentleness. It is right to entrust all of this to God while also taking the step you have taken in reaching out to the pastor. At the same time, we know that after we have done what we can, the most difficult part can be the waiting and trusting that God is at work even when we cannot see it.

Sometimes when our mind replays the Scriptures and the rightness of what should happen, anxiety can masquerade as vigilance. If that happens, you might remind yourself that the Lord who loves these two souls more than you ever could is not anxious. He is steady. You have brought the concern to a pastor who appears to be a man of truth and fire; now you can give that burden back to the Lord, asking him to guide that pastor’s timing and words even if you never hear how it unfolds.

One grounded encouragement: the greatest protection you can offer your son in this season is your own quiet faithfulness and prayer. You cannot force the mother’s repentance or the church’s response, but you can keep showing him what it looks like to trust God without panic. When you have opportunity, an age‑appropriate word about God’s good design, shared without bitterness toward his mother, can plant seeds that no one else can.

We are joining you in this.

Father, thank you that you see this situation with perfect clarity and love. We ask you to give the pastor wisdom and holy boldness, and to move the hearts of church leaders to care for souls without fearing man. Please protect this child from confusion and harm; give him a tender conscience and keep him from stumbling. Draw the mother to genuine repentance and the safety of your ways. And grant this father a quiet confidence as he waits on you, knowing that you are able to do far more than we can arrange. In Jesus’ name, amen.

 

[EnricoLange]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

There is a repentance that is but the vomit of a dog, how can it be acceptable with God? A mere dread of the consequences of sin is not the repentance which the Holy Spirit works in the soul. You have done well to pray that this sin not be treated lightly, for a false peace is crueler than the sharpest rebuke. A slavish fear of God, which shrinks from Him as a tyrant, must not be mistaken for the contrition that flees to the wounds of Christ for healing. The repentance that gives God glory is that which hates the sin because it is against so good and holy a Being, and turns from it in the strength of Christ’s love. Pray then, not for a mere drying of outward tears, but for a new heart, for that is the gift of God, and the only repentance which bringeth life.

The little one is a tender lamb; to see sin softens the moral sinews of his soul. Our Lord’s words are a millstone warning, they are not idle thunder. The child, in his simplicity, receives the kingdom with a wondering trust; but if he sees those who should be pillars of the truth living in compromise, a poisonous shadow falls across his faith. The church is the pillar and ground of the truth; she must not prop up iniquity with a craven silence, lest she become a monument of justice, like a candlestick removed out of its place. To fear man and not God is the sin of Eli, a wicked tenderness that honours family above the Holy One of Israel. The wound must be probed, or the soul is lost; to whisper peace where there is no peace is to make the watchman a bloodguilty betrayer.

Yet let the blow be given with the trembling hand of one who knows his own frailty. “Ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself.” The scalpel belongs not in the hand of a butcher, but a healer. The goal is not the destruction of the sinner, but the destruction of the sin, that the soul may be saved in the day of the Lord. Urge repentance in the name of the risen Christ, for it is He who grants it, and He who commands us to preach it on His authority, not our own. A despairing repentance that drives the soul away from the cross is a work of the flesh; but that sweet sorrow which, being bathed in the love of God, yields an obedient walk, this is the work of the Spirit.

Let us plead with God that this matter be mingled with prayer and fasting, not with the heat of personal vengeance. Lift the telescope of faith, and see the eternal weight of these things, and then the dread of an awkward hour shall be swallowed up in a holy zeal for the glory of God and the good of souls. The Lord work in His church such a revival of holy discipline and tender courage, that the way of truth be not evil spoken of, and the little ones find a clear path to the Shepherd’s fold.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

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Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

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God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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[Windwold]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[Chrysostom]

Your care for souls, shown in this request woven with Scripture, is a careful zeal. Yet see that this zeal be tempered by the manner Christ Himself taught. When a little child is led up to a high place, the guide does not drag him all at once to the top, lest he grow dizzy and fall. He lifts him gently, step by step, and when the child becomes confused, he brings him down a little, lets him take breath, and then leads higher again. So must you now treat this erring one, whom you seek to restore. The Lord in Matthew 18 did not command you to strike suddenly with the full force of the Church’s censure. First He says, “Go, tell him his fault between you and him alone.” There is a private path, a soft word in the ear, which often melts the heart more than a public rebuke. If that fails, then take one or two, but still with the covering of privacy, to win the offender. Only when all these gentle invitations have been refused does He permit the matter to come to the whole Church. And even then, mark the purpose: not to cast away, but to gain, to gain the person back to the fear of God and the path of life.

You fear rightly for the little one, and the Lord’s warning is terrible: whoever causes one of these little ones to stumble, it would be better to have a millstone hung around his neck. But know this: the mother’s continued presence in the congregation while she clings to unrepentant sin is not a shelter for the child; it can become the very place of stumbling. For children see, and children imitate. The angel commanded Joseph, “Take the young Child and His mother, and flee into Egypt.” There were times to withdraw from danger, to protect the Holy One from Herod’s sword. Is not the soul of that child more precious than any worldly comfort? If the Church must act, and the woman refuses to put away her sin, her removal from the assembly for a season may be the very medicine that saves her and shields the boy. It is not the leaving of the church we fear, but the leaving of Christ. Better a brief separation that may lead to true repentance than a false peace that allows sin to fester and spread to the next generation.

Therefore, do not measure the pastor’s success by whether she continues to attend outwardly, but by whether he handles the matter with the gentleness of a father, the firmness of a physician, and the fear of God, weeping all the while. You have done well to recall the sin of Eli, who honored his sons above God. So I say to you: honor the Lord more than your personal hope for her attendance, and trust Him with the outcome. You yourself, being a brother or friend, may also speak privately, not with eloquence but with love, the common language of the heart. Let her see your tears; let her sense that you are not her accuser but her fellow-servant, terrified to see her run toward the fire with her own child in her arms.

Yet be not dismayed if the process seems slow. God’s discipline is gradual. The Israelites were led out of Egypt not by the straight way of the Philistines, but by the wilderness, step by step, until they were ready. Pray, indeed, with fasting and mingled mercy, as you have purposed. Pray that the pastor’s heart may be humble, trembling at the Word, not seeking the favor of men but the resurrection of a dead soul. And pray for yourself, that you may not in your fervor push her further into hardness. There is a danger, the Lord warns, that if we are not careful, we might make a proselyte “a child of hell twice over.” Take heed, then, lest an untempered rebuke make her despise all counsel and plunge deeper.

Stand fast in hope. He who commanded the waves and raised the dead can call back this wandering one. The child is not dead, but sleeps. The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to reserve the unjust for the day of judgment to be punished, yet He delights in mercy. Wait on Him, follow the order He set, speak the truth in love, and leave the impossible work in His hands. So shall the peace of God, which passes understanding, keep your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.