Topic: DISOBEDIENCE TO GOD’S WORD
Text:: 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18
3:14 And if anyone does not obey our word in this [a]epistle, note that person and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed.
3:15 Yet do not count him as an enemy, but [b]admonish him as a brother.
3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.
3:17 The salutation of Paul with my own hand, which is a sign in every [c]epistle; so I write.
3:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
STUDY:
Paul had said a lot in this short Epistle and was emphatic on those that will not obey what God was using him to tell them through his letter. He asked the believers to note such person and not keep company with him/her. This will lead to the shame of that person. Again, such a person should not be treated as an enemy but as a brother, who will possibly will retrace his step.
Christian discipline is allowed in Christianity. Though it is not too common these days for Christian leaders to stand their ground to discipline an erring brother or sister, it is wrong to tolerate everything. Some leaders are afraid that if a certain brother or sister who plays key role(s) is disciplined, the person may abandon the fold and go to another denomination or another Church and may never return. Such is possible, but rescuing that person is far more important than other considerations. May the Lord grant us wisdom to handle every case on its merit!
Prayer:
Lord, please give me the boldness to correct an erring believer and redirect him/her to you.
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