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Mat 18:15 is directed to those whose brother offended them "personally". It does not tell us how to handle "public hypocrisy or false teachings" (see post #261).

Public hypocrisy or false teachings must be publicly apologized for, or retracted. If the person guilty of such refuses, then public rebuke is the only recourse. Incorrect, flawed, and false doctrine must be rebuked (Jude 3).

Public hypocrisy or false teachings must be publicly apologized for, or retracted. If the person guilty of such refuses, then public rebuke is the only recourse. Incorrect, flawed, and false doctrine must be rebuked (Jude 3).

Hey, you could go far in Saudi Arabia or Iran or Pakistan. Do you think women should be publically flogged or stonned to death for really bad sins like taking charge of the household? What about theives - should they have their hands cut off? Do you think those who don't agree with you should be jailed or killed or just condemned to everlasting hell?

Boy, I'm sure you think there is just not enough hatred and condemnation in the world. And you are doing your part to add more. Right? You just call it setting the rest of the world straight...

I've heard that old song and dance so many, many times. And while your proclaiming your spiritual superiority - Rick Warren is helping people with AIDS and persuading folks in Rwanda to forgive horrendous crimes. Perhaps the irony is lost on you...

I'm confused. When does "is directed to those whose brother offended them "personally" not include sins of false teaching or public hypocrisy? If someone hurts you or misleads you as a result of their actions, why would you not go them out of love to let them know what has happened? Who do you think Matt. 18:15 is for, the one offended or the one doing the offending?

Also, old Andy Neckar appears to be a rather interesting fellow, but you might want to quote someone with a lttle more Biblical experience then: "My background in religious studies is a little over five years (1990-1996) of home study of the KJV Bible,( as much 20-30 hours a week) along with reading many Christian Newsletters and pamphlets." (from CVN's website).