I was looking for a feeling that would indicate that the Holy Spirit was moving and that He was filling me with the fuel of blessing in my soul so that I could better resist temptation all week—or at least until Wednesday night when I could gather again if needed.

Judging is not to become a weapon. Far too many religious institutions have made it into one. “Church discipline” has been misused, abused, and recklessly taught. Many of God's children have been deeply wounded by it.

It is tremendously important that we not gloss over this verse because it helps us to correctly understand another passage. We will see more clearly in the next verse, but let’s pause here for a moment to address a passage that has cause great misunderstanding for many.