Church discipline is not about shaming or controlling people – it’s about protecting the holiness of God’s people and calling one another back to life in Christ. When someone refuses to repent, the church must take it seriously, not out of anger but out of love. At the same time, we must always be ready and eager to restore the repentant, celebrating their return just as Jesus celebrates ours. A church that practices both correction and forgiveness is a church that is safe, strong, and a clear witness to the grace and truth of Christ.