1. Spreading the Word Matthew 18 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

3. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3-4

4. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4

5. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Conversion = becoming child of God

6. Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1

7. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Conversion = becoming child of God ➺ Greatness = being child of God ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus

8. For thus says the Lord of hosts:...he who touches you touches the apple of His eye. For thus says the Lord of hosts:...he who touches you touches the apple of His eye. Zechariah 2:8

9. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Conversion = becoming child of God ➺ Greatness = being child of God ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus

10. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus Care about One Another (v.6-14) ➺ Don’t Offend One Another ➺ Don’t Despise One Another ➺ Care about Every One

11. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus Care about One Another (v.6-14) ➺ Dealing with sin & another believer ➺ You are Responsible to try to fix Confront about One Another (v.15- 20)

12. Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. Matthew 5:23-24

13. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24

14. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus Care about One Another (v.6-14) ➺ Dealing with sin & another believer ➺ You are Responsible to try to fix ➺ Confront with an Aim to restore other Confront about One Another (v.15- 20)

15. Be of the same mind toward one another....Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. Romans 12:16-19

16. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:16-19

17. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Romans 12:16-19

18. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus Care about One Another (v.6-14) ➺ Dealing with sin & another believer ➺ You are Responsible to try to fix ➺ Confront with an Aim to restore other Confront about One Another (v.15- 20) ➺ Best chance to restore - DON’T GOSSIP

19. A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. Proverbs 11:13

20. He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips. He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips. Proverbs 20:19

21. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, And they go down into the inmost body. Proverbs 18:8

22. Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases. Proverbs 26:20-21

23. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife. Proverbs 26:20-21

24. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus Care about One Another (v.6-14) ➺ Dealing with sin & another believer ➺ You are Responsible to try to fix ➺ Confront with an Aim to restore other Confront about One Another (v.15- 20) ➺ Best chance to restore - DON’T GOSSIP

25. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” 1Peter 4:8

26. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus Care about One Another (v.6-14) ➺ Dealing with sin & another believer ➺ You are Responsible to try to fix ➺ Confront with an Aim to restore other Confront about One Another (v.15- 20) ➺ Best chance to restore - DON”T GOSSIP ➺ Church Discipline if have to

27. - Aim is love, aim is restoration of brother ➺ Church Discipline if have to - 1 st - go to them alone, confront - 2 nd - go to them with 2-3, confront - 3 rd - take it before the church, confront - Treat like a heathen - unsaved - Aim to agree with heaven, with God

28. One witness shall not rise against a man concerning any iniquity or any sin that he commits; by the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established. Deuteronomy 19:15

29. - Aim is love, aim is restoration of brother ➺ Church Discipline if have to - 1 st - go to them alone, confront - 2 nd - go to them with 2-3, confront - 3 rd - take it before the church, confront - Treat like a heathen - unsaved - Aim to agree with heaven, with God

30. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus Care about One Another (v.6-14) ➺ Dealing with sin & another believer ➺ You are Responsible to try to fix ➺ Confront with an Aim to restore other Confront about One Another (v.15- 20) ➺ Best chance to restore - DON”T GOSSIP ➺ Church Discipline if have to

31. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus Care about One Another (v.6-14) ➺ Keep on forgiving and forgiving Confront about One Another (v.15- 20) Forgive about One Another (v.21-35)

32. Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. Luke 17:3-4

33. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him.” Luke 17:3-4

34. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus Care about One Another (v.6-14) ➺ Keep on forgiving and forgiving Confront about One Another (v.15- 20) Forgive about One Another (v.21-35) ➺ Forgive based on our forgiveness

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36. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus Care about One Another (v.6-14) ➺ Keep on forgiving and forgiving Confront about One Another (v.15- 20) Forgive about One Another (v.21-35) ➺ Forgive based on our forgiveness ➺ If don’t forgive, God won’t forgive you

37. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. Matthew 6:12

38. “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14-15

39. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. Matthew 6:12

40. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus Care about One Another (v.6-14) ➺ Keep on forgiving and forgiving Confront about One Another (v.15- 20) Forgive about One Another (v.21-35) ➺ Forgive based on our forgiveness ➺ If don’t forgive, God won’t forgive you

41. Children of God (Matthew 18) Christians are children of God (v.1-5) ➺ Value the child = Valuing Jesus Care about One Another (v.6-14) Confront about One Another (v.15- 20) Forgive about One Another (v.21-35)

42. Children of God (Matthew 18)