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WHAT IF ...?
Are you aware that a deacon in a Church of Christ in Nashville was arrested for the murder of a lady in a park? He also admitted the kidnapping of Andrea Conte last December.
This is a preacher who was caught breaking into cars and stealing.

What if that man were a member of this church?

1. How would you handle the press?
   
   
2. What would you say to the TV news people?
   
   
3. What would you do for this man?
   
   
4. What would you do for his family?
   

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Now, apply this logic to marriages, divorces and re-marriages. If a member of this church ...

1. Is having marital troubles in the area of:
   
   1. Money and finances.
      
   2. Children.
      
   3. Sexual problems.
      
   4. Nervous tension.
      
   5. Moral values.
      
   6. Health and age.
      
2. Is getting a divorce.
   
3. Has obtained a divorce.
   
4. Is planning to re-marry.
   

Discussion Questions

1. What should the church do?
   
   1. Greek word "nouthesia"
      
   2. Transliterated "nouthetic"
      
   3. Romans 15:14 - "able also to admonish one another"
      
   4. "To warn, admonish, put in mind, exhort"
      
   5. Col. 1:28, 3:16; I Thess. 5:12, 14; II Thess. 3:15
      
2. Should the church be involved at all? YES, IT MUST!
   
3. If so, to what extent?
   
   1. Do we care about the hurts of others?
      
   2. How willing are you to become involved in the lives of your fellow Christians?
      
   3. Phil. 2:30; II Cor. 12:15
      
   4. Pray, "Use us up in Thy service."
      
4. Should the church provide counseling? YES!
   
5. Who should do the counseling?
   
   1. Elders
      
   2. Preachers
      
   3. Deacons
      
   4. Every member
      
6. Should I "force" my way into situations?
   

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