Galatians 6:1-5
1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5 For each one shall bear his own load.
1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5 For each one shall bear his own load.
Church discipline begins between individuals settling wrongs with forgiveness, but extends to the church leadership as well. We are to aim to restore, not punish. We are to use gentleness, not force or threats, which only lead us into sin as well. This is how we help others carry burdens that are too heavy for them to bear, keeping in mind hat there are also loads of responsibilities they must bear and be responsible for as well. It is not about who is more spiritual or deserving (or undeserving), but doing as Christ would do and each being accountable to Him for what we do personally and for each other in the body.
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