Practicing Christian Leadership, Student Workbook, SW11

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P R A C T I C I N G C H R I S T I A N L E A D E R S H I P

3. Never lose sight of the purpose of all discipline: soundness in the faith and maturity in Jesus Christ.

a. Col. 1.28

b. Titus 1.13

c. Titus 2.15

D. The blessings of discipline and restoration

1. A sound faith: discipline will ensure that heresy and error will not be tolerated among the people of God.

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2. A strong community: discipline will strengthen the resolve of the body members to stand for what glorifies and honors God according to his Word.

3. A safe family: discipline will protect members of the body from “wolves in sheep’s clothing” who seek to prey on the members of the community .

4. A solid testimony: discipline will build a sense of reputation that suggests that the community has integrity (they believe certain things and are willing to live by their beliefs).

5. A Savior who is glorified and pleased: discipline will handle delicate and difficult issues with grace and mercy when godly spiritual leaders guide the process with sensitivity and openness to God the Holy Spirit and the truth .