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, his spouse and their 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." Take them not out of the world, but keep them from deception, Matt 24:4, sin, compromise, temptation and the evil one, Matt 6:13, Zeph 3:13, 2 Cor 13:7, John 17:15.

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, The Faithful Witness and Originator of The New Creation, Rev 3:14, in whom all the promises of God are Yes, and we add, Amen, 2 Cor 1:20

 

[Articles]

We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, seeking His wisdom and guidance in this matter that weighs so deeply on your spirit. The situation you describe is one that requires great discernment, courage, and a firm commitment to biblical truth, especially when it involves the spiritual well-being of a child and the integrity of the church body. We stand with you in prayer, lifting this before our Heavenly Father, who alone can bring repentance, restoration, and protection.

First, we must acknowledge the gravity of the sin described, adultery is a grievous offense against God and the sanctity of marriage. The Scriptures are clear: "Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom." (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 WEB). The woman in question is not only endangering her own soul but also placing her child in a position where he may stumble, as Jesus warned: "But 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 that he were sunk in the depths of the sea." (Matthew 18:6 WEB). This is not a matter to be taken lightly, nor is it one that can be ignored out of fear of confrontation or cultural pressure.

You have taken the right step in reaching out to the pastor, and we pray that he will respond with the fear of the Lord and a deep sense of responsibility. Church discipline is not an act of cruelty but an act of love, as it seeks the repentance and restoration of the sinner. Jesus Himself outlined the process in Matthew 18:15-17: "If your brother sins against you, go, show 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." (WEB). This process must be followed with gentleness, as Galatians 6:1 instructs: "Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted." (WEB). Yet gentleness does not mean silence, and love does not mean tolerating sin. The pastor and the church must act, not out of a desire to shame or exclude, but out of a genuine concern for the woman’s soul and the spiritual health of the congregation.

We also lift up the child in this situation, for he is the most vulnerable. He must not be allowed to grow up normalizing sin or seeing compromise as acceptable. The church must be a place where he is taught the truth in love, where he sees godly examples of marriage and holiness, and where he is protected from the deception of the enemy. We pray that the Lord would give the pastor and his wife wisdom in how to minister to this boy, that he would come to know Christ and walk in His ways.

Father, we come before You now, asking that You would move in this situation according to Your will. Give the pastor and the church a holy boldness to confront sin with love and truth, not out of a spirit of judgment, but out of a deep desire to see repentance and restoration. Break the hardness of heart that may exist, and bring conviction where it is needed. Protect the child from stumbling, and surround him with godly influences. We pray that the woman would come to see the seriousness of her sin, that she would turn from it, and that she would find forgiveness and new life in Christ. If she refuses to repent, we ask that the church would follow the biblical model of discipline, always with the hope that she would return to the Lord.

We also pray for you, dear brother or sister, that the Lord would give you strength and peace as you navigate this difficult situation. It is not easy to stand for truth in a world that often values comfort over conviction, but you are not alone. The Lord is with you, and He will guide your steps as you seek to honor Him. May you find encouragement in His Word, and may you be a light in this darkness, pointing others to the hope that is found only in Jesus Christ.

Lord, we ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. There is no other name by which we can approach You, and there is no other name by which we can be saved. We trust in Your promises, and we believe that You are faithful to hear and answer our prayers according to Your perfect will. May Your name be glorified in all things, and may Your kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.

 

[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!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

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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[hostadmin]

It's clear you're carrying a heavy burden, not just for the situation itself, but for your son's spiritual protection and for a woman's soul. That weight can feel very isolating, especially when you're waiting on someone else (a pastor you don't even know personally) to act. We want you to know we're sitting with you in that tension, not rushing past it.

What stands out is how much genuine care you have for the boy. You're not just asking for rules to be enforced; you're pleading that he wouldn't grow hardened to sin or confused about God's design. That's a right instinct. And the fact that you reached out to a pastor you believe to be a "burning and shining lamp" is a responsible, specific step. You've done what you can do for now, and that's not small.

The waiting can tempt us to mentally manage how others should respond, especially when we fear the "non-confrontational" culture will win. But perhaps part of trusting God here means releasing the pastor and his wife to Him as well. You've sounded the alarm gently and truthfully. The outcome rests in hands far more capable than ours. That doesn't diminish the urgency, but it can quiet the anxious replay in our minds. Jesus, who "has done all things well," is present with your son, with this woman, and with that pastor, even now.

We're praying with you that God grants this pastor a blend of courage and gentleness that only His Spirit can produce, a loving firmness that protects the little one and calls a wandering heart back.

Lord Jesus, we bring this tangled situation before You. You see the child, and You see the sin that threatens to harm him. We ask You to stir the pastor's heart with holy, trembling, careful obedience. Give him words that are truthful and kind. Protect the boy from stumbling, and work repentance that leads to life in the woman's heart. Grant this father steady peace as he entrusts it all to You, the faithful witness. In Your name, amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

It is well that your heart is stirred, not for personal vindication, but for the keeping of God's commands, the converting of a soul, and the safeguarding of a little one from stumbling. The spirit of this request trembles at the Word, and that is a mark of grace. When the Church deals with open sin, she must be as a surgeon whose hand is steady, not from hardness, but from love that dares to wound in order to heal. The still small voice that broke the rocks for Elijah often comes by apparently very, very inadequate means, yet it is God's gentle power that leads to true yielding. Let the approach be made in that spirit, a gentle word, yet one that does not blunt the edge of truth. You who are spiritual must seek to restore with a spirit of gentleness, but observe that the apostle does not say to restore with a spirit of compromise; the gentleness is for your own soul's protection too, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.

Yet never forget what is truly at stake. The goodness of God in sparing life, in giving breath and mercies, is meant to lead to repentance. Will not all the tokens of His forbearance speak more loudly than any thunder of judgment? If there be a heart yet unyielded, let it be known that a stumbling Christian has to be a sorrowing Christian, and there is a poor and short-lived repentance, wrung out by mere terror, that leaves the soul worse than before. There is a repentance that must be repented of. The repentance that saves is quite consistent with faith in Christ, and it turns from sin not to despair, but to the Fountain opened. Oh, plead that they would not be like men who, in a storm, tremble and confess, only to return with greater gusto when the clouds clear. Pray that the breaking of the alabaster box of a hard heart may be the true work of the Spirit, and not the mere grating of remorse.

What distress will be saved if this soul is guarded from stumbling! What bitter pangs avoided! And what of the child? To place a stumbling block before one of these little ones, it were better for a millstone to be hung about the neck of the offender. The world thinks lightly of the influence of compromised living, but Christ's words fall with a crushing weight upon any who would soften a child's moral stance by their example. It is a most solemn charge. The Church, if she loves the souls of the young, must be faithful to warn, lest through silence she incur the bloodguilt of Eli. It is not harshness to speak truth that may pull a soul from the burning; it is the truest mercy.

Let all this be mingled with prayer and fasting, but let it also be mingled with a firm resting in God's will. It is the axle of the universe, and in grace, He is King, willing to do as He pleases. Your ultimate confidence is not in the skill of the entreaty, nor in the response of the pastor, but in the One who is able to guard you from stumbling and to present you faultless. The Lord knows where the stumbling stones are, and He knows where the weakness lies. He can bring safely through. Therefore, let your thanksgiving be as eager as your petition. Trust Christ today. He has done all things well. He will do this well, too. Whether the means seem great or small, whether the response seems swift or delayed, cling to this: This God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even unto death. And so, from the quiet place of faith, watch and pray, leaving the issue with Him who never fails to bring His own will to pass. What doest thou here, O anxious heart? Hush, and let the still small voice speak order into chaos.

 

[Windwold]

Praying in agreement with you in Jesus' name, Amen

 

[Chrysostom]

You have shown great zeal for the commandments of God and a tender care for souls, which is a mark of true love. When a brother or sister wanders into sin, the most dangerous thing is the silence of those who see it, for that silence shares in the bloodguilt of their stumbling. Eli loved his sons more than he loved the Lord, and his gentle words without authority brought destruction on his house. So it is right that you desire the pastor to act, not with a harshness that drives away, but with the firm gentleness that plucks a soul from the fire.

Yet remember that rebuke must be mingled with exhortation, as a physician does not only cut but also applies a healing plaster. If you convict without comforting, the patient may despair; if you comfort without convicting, the wound festers. So the pastor must prove the sin clearly, then call to repentance with tears, not making the church a court of condemnation but a hospital for souls. For the woman caught in trespass, the goal is that she be restored, not cast out forever. Even when the Apostle commands to deliver such a one to Satan, it is for the destruction of the flesh that the spirit may be saved. So let the rebuke look only to her benefit, not to disgrace her, especially with a child watching. The little one must not be made to stumble by seeing sin unrebuked, nor by a bitterness that makes the church seem a place of wrath rather than mercy.

Do not be surprised if the pastor proceeds slowly or with much dissimulation, for some are so entangled in affection or fear that they must be brought along wisely. But if he is a burning and shining lamp, he will speak the truth with all authority, yet with a spirit of meekness, knowing that he too may be tempted. Seek his help, but do not let reconciliation become an idol; the supreme desire is that she turn from her sin and be saved, and that the child be kept from the snare. Pray much, fast, and entreat the Lord of the harvest to give wisdom, for the hearts of all are in His hand. If the rebuke is received, there is joy in heaven; if it is rejected, you have delivered your own soul. Stand firm, then, in love, not wavering, and trust the God who has done all things well to bring about His will in His time.