The Biblical Way of Dealing with a Brother Who Has Sinned Against You

[338 words] “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector” (Matthew 18:15-17). How often is this passage ignored? Often, a brother or sister in Christ has been sinned against or think they have, and go to the preacher or the elders and complain. The preacher or elders are expected to go settle this dispute when no one has followed Christ’ direction. Here’s some advice: Do what the Lord said to do!…