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God’s DisciplineGod’s DisciplineHebrews 12:3-8Hebrews 12:3-8

Bible Discipline is not an Option, Bible Discipline is not an Option, but is Commanded! but is Commanded!

Discipline Works if done Discipline Works if done scripturally, and will accomplish scripturally, and will accomplish

God’s Purposes!God’s Purposes!

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““Unless the Lord Unless the Lord builds the House, builds the House,

They labor in vain who build it” They labor in vain who build it”

Psalm 127:1Psalm 127:1

“For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ!”

1 Corinthians 3:11

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God’s Discipline

• Gives Direction – not a simple matter of condemnation alone!

Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21; Hebrews 5:7-9 Jesus learned obedience

• Demands a Bible Standard – not a human standard!

Hebrews 12:9-11

• Requires Patience & commitment! 2 Timothy 4:2-5

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Jesus Taught Discipline

Matthew 18:9-14, Ninety & Nine Matthew 18:15-17, Clear instructions

to an individual! Matthew 18:21-35, Forgive from your

heart! Maintain an attitude of forgiveness, but do not go beyond God’s word!

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Discipline is God’s way of Correcting His children!

1 Corinthians 5:1-8; 2 Corinthians 2:1-11, (Remove Him from among you)

Galatians 6:1-3 (Restore Such a One) Jude 16-23(pulling them out of the fire) 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 Withdraw 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 13-15 Withdraw

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“Don’t you think that Discipline is a matter of opinion?” “Can we discern who should be Marked and Shunned, and who needs time to mature and grow?”

Romans 16:17-18, Those causing Divisions in the church

Philippians 3:17-18, Serve Them- selves! Enemies of the Cross!

1 Timothy 6:3-5, Shun Such a One! Titus 3:10-11; Factious Person Ephesians 5:1-6*,7*,8-11* Have No Fellowship with Them!

2 John 9-11, Receive them Not!