Today as in biblical days, sin is everywhere including within the church. Brothers and sisters may say things, or act out against one another, that causes hurt feelings, resentment, anger and even jealousy. But, did you know that Jesus (Yehoshua, Yeshua) told us how to deal with sin in the church? Unfortunately, many churches have forgotten this practice, in fact, majority of the churches today have lost their way. They’ve lost their first love so instead of teaching the Gospel they’ve taken on the ways of this world. The text I’m referring to reads;

If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector. Matthew 18:15-17 (NLT)

Jesus didn’t leave us hanging, He taught us how we should live, interact with one another and even how to settle disputes when they arise. He also taught we are to love one another, which means, if a brother or sister sins against us we need to be proactive and speak to that person in private. But when we talk to that person we don’t allow our feelings to control us, NO, we speak to that person in a loving manner always being sure we exhibit the fruit of the spirit.