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like this in relation to the Lord Jesus Christ. Then children are lovable. They are quick to respond to any love shown to them. They are forgiving and their consciences are tender, not seared by sin and the world. These characteristics are marks of true greatness and closely related to the matter of humility. Reconciliation Urged Matt. 18:15-20 The instructions in this section are too often unobserved in the church to day. Church discipline is almost a lost' art and the result ministers to looseness and loss of testimony. It should be noted that the main purpose of church discipline is the restoration of the sin ner—that he may be “gained” (v. 15). Three steps are set forth in the process of reconciliation. Only in ex treme cases will all three steps be necessary. First, If a brother, that is, a fellow-member of the church, has sinned against you, it is your duty to go to him alone to try to bring about reconciliation (v. 15). Second, If this first effort fails, then it is your duty to take one or two witnesses with you to aid in the solving of the difficulty (v. 16). Third, If both of these steps fail, then you are obligated to report the matter to the church for the entire body to deal with (v. 17). If the sinning brother heeds the church, all will be well. But if not, he is to be considered “as an heathen man and a publican.” In other words, he is to be excom municated from the fellowship of the church. This does not mean that he is to be excluded from Heaven. Nor does it mean that he cannot be restored to fellowship with the church if in the future he repents. But for the purity and testimony of the church such dis cipline is fully authorized (v. 18). (Cf. 1 Cor. 5:5). Verses 19 and 20 suggest that the church should keep on pray ing for such as these with the assur ance that eventually they will be re stored. Forgiveness Measured Matt. 18:21, 22 Peter was feeling magnanimous when he offered the suggestion that seven might be the number of times his for giving spirit should be manifested. This was going beyond the demands of the rabbis who felt that forgiving grace was extended to the breaking point if it had been shown on three occasions. Peter used the number seven, the number of perfection and completeness, and felt that he was reaching the heights of forgiving grace. In reality he failed to understand the measure of God’s grace. It knows no limits and so should oper ate in the lives of God’s children. A C C O R D I O N S . FAMOUS ITALIAN MAKES Available to Students, Teachers, Christian
the multitudes. While the three disciples were looking at Him, God’s Son changed in His appearance. His face became shining as the sun and His clothes became whiter than any cleaner upon earth could get them. Two Old Testa ment men, Moses and Elijah, stood upon the mountain beside God’s Son. The disciples did not know what to think or what to say. At last Peter said, “ Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles [dwelling places] ; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah. While Peter was talking, a bright cloud came over them, and a voice out of the cloud said, “ This is my beloved Son, in whom I am Well pleased ; hear ye him.” When the disciples heard the voice of God they fell to the ground in great fear. The Lord Jesus came and touched them, saying, “ Arise, and be not afraid.” When the disciples looked up, only Jesus was there with them. How the hearts of the disciples must have rejoiced to have heard the voice of God assuring them that Jesus was truly His Son! No longer need they wonder who He was! God Himself had told them! If Satan causes you to doubt about who Jesus is, let God’s voice speak to you, “ This is my beloved Son: hear him.” Jan. 25, 1953 CHRISTIAN HUMILITY AND This lesson will teach us the place, of a humble and forgiving spirit in the life of a Christian. These things are eminently characteristic of the kingdom of Heaven. The relationship of these two qualities will be seen. There is also portrayed the element of teachableness in humility. We will note, furthermore, that the injured person in a difficulty is obligated to seek reconciliation. Humility Illustrated 18:1-4 “Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child.” Quite likely there was a Hebrew lad playing near by. Jesus called him and set him “ in the midst of them.” The child is still in the midst of all life. He has many lessons to teach us with respect to the matter of true greatness and humility. Humility is characteristic of childhood. Children are not lifted up with pride. Furthermore, they are teachable. Their minds are plastic, ready to learn, and willing to learn the way of life. A Roman Catholic priest once said, “ Give me the children until they are seven, I care not what you do after that.” There is much of significance in this statement relative to the receptivity of young minds. What responsibility this imposes upon those who have to do with teaching the young! Again, chil dren are trustful. It is natural for them to trust others. All men need to be FORGIVENESS Matt. 18:1-4; 15-22 Pointers on the Lesson
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