The "C" Word

Reading from Nov. 9 I Cor. 4-6

TOPIC: Confrontation

SCRIPTURE: "For I indeed, as absent in body but present in spirit, have already judged (as though I was present) him who has so done this dead." (I Cor. 5:3)

OBSERVATION: "Paul had to confront the problems the Corinthians faced, especially the issue of incest in the church. Unfortunately, the leaders failed to deal with this sin. Paul therefore instructs leaders in how to deal with a member who rebels against a life of obedience to the Lord."


APPLICATION: "Why is confrontation so difficult?
We often misunderstand its purpose.
Our goal among brothers should not be
to punish
or excommunicate,
BUT
2 restore.

Confrontation = is a redemptive act of leadership.

So what are the goals of healthy confrontation?
Clarification - I will get a better understanding of the person and what happened.
Change - I hope to get improvement from it. And it may be me!
Relationship - I will likely deepen my relationship with this person.
Purity - As word gets out, the organization will be purified and sobered.
Respect - The organization will likely raise the members' level of respect for the leadership.
Security - People feel safe knowing leaders are strong enough to take a stand."
[John Maxwell's Daily Devotional]

Who do you need to confront?

With the Spirit's help
&
In His timing
Go to the person

In this context
The "C" Word
No longer has to have a negative connotation


PRAYER: Father God, thank you for this redemptive process and help me and all who read this blog to engage in it.