Church Discipline: Why do it? - Nathan Rages

Key Scriptures about church discipline: 

Matthew 18:15-20, 1Corinthians 5:1-13, 2Corinthians 2:3-11, Psalms 141:5, 

Proverbs 27:5-6, Matthew 3:8, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 28:20, Romans 2:23-24, Romans 16:17, Galatians 6:1-2, 1Thessalonians 5:14, 2Thessalonians 3:6,14-15, 1Timothy 1:19-20, 1Timothy 5:19-20, 2Timothy 2:16-18, Titus 1:12-13, Titus 3:9-11, Hebrews 12:11 and 2John v10-11

Reasons WHY we do it:

1. Because Christ commands it. 

2. Because His church must be holy.

3. Because sin is infectious.

4. Because discipline deters future sin.

5. Because it benefits the wayward.

6. Because it yields peaceful, loving relationships.