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Dealing with an offending brother in Matthew 18

One of the most challenging parts of the Christian life isn’t doctrine—it’s relationships. It’s easy to talk about truth. It’s much harder to live it out with other believers. In Matthew 18, the Lord Jesus turns from lofty teaching to something deeply practical: What do we do when a brother offends us? How do we deal with sin when it enters the fellowship of the kingdom? The Lord does not leave this unclear. He gives us a clear, orderly, and loving pathway—not to punish, but to recover; not to divide, but to restore fellowship. In this message, we walk step by step through the Lord’s way: • Going privately to a brother in love • Bringing one or two witnesses when needed • Involving the church with care and authority • Understanding binding and loosing • Exercising authority with prayer • Acting always in the presence of the Lord Matthew 18 shows us that the goal is never to win an argument—but to gain a brother. This is not a quick or harsh process. It is patient, progressive, and redemptive. Every step is designed not to lose a brother, but to restore fellowship and preserve the kingdom life. May we learn not only the truth of Matthew 18, but its spirit—walking in humility, love, authority, prayer, and always in the Lord’s presence.