Stepping Out With God - Pasir Panjang Church of Christ Singapore

There may be some, like Judas in this passage who may decide not to repent
or no longer want to submit to the word of God. The church will not turn our
backs on them nor cease to pray and keep trying to restore these members.
In all the years of my ministry, there has never been any occasion that the
leadership has had to “throw the book” at anyone. Even when we are
having the greatest difficulty in reaching out to a member, we just need to
keep talking. In this way, as we deal with the sin and stay on top of the
situation, we prevent the leaven from infecting the entire lump.
Our Common Goal
I have also never come across any member who is bent on dividing the
church. All of us know how terrible and futile it is to do this against Christ.
Often, we may be caught up in the heat of the matter or misunderstand the
other person's motive. Truth be told, every member loves the Lord and
wants to go to heaven as much as we do.
We are in the life transformation business and have seen how the word of
God is able to touch the most stubborn heart. "So shall my word be that
goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall
accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I
sent it" - Isaiah 55:11.
The best we can do is to serve with the goal of securing the soul of everyone
we minister to. Just as our Lord Jesus has shown us, we must deal with the
sin and love the sinner. May God help us to extend the grace we have
received from Him to each one we serve.
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