Restore the Brother or Sister - Study 2/9/12
Restore the Brother or Sister How long is enough for the “dog house”? It is jokingly spoken about when a family member is kept out of the family house and to be punished by sleeping outside in the dog house. It may sound like a joke but sometimes it looks like we intentionally and unintentionally keep those who have offended us in a permanent “dog house”. Dog house is for repentance and after that there should be reconciliation and restoration. I have been in the dog house before and I know how it feels. You too may have been there or are there right now. Apostle Paul tells the Corinthians, “It is time to forgive and comfort him. Otherwise he may be overcome by discouragement” (2 Corinthians 2: 7). Yes, it is time we forgive that one who has sinned against us individually and as a body. There are consequences if we do not as Apostle Paul will tell the Corinthians. The devil loves it when we refuse to forgive and restore a brother or sister. We should not be ignorant of the devil’s ...