You cannot live an unrighteous life and expect to inherit the kingdom of God.
The church must be vigilant in protecting its identity as a Christ-empowered community by being able to reconcile disputes among believers.
Church discipline is a means of grace for restoring sinning church members to Christ and keeping the church’s witness to the world unstained.
The biblical model for discipleship is for mature Christians to live exemplary lives in close relationships with newer Christians.
Believers who exemplify Christlike character in the power of the Spirit bless their families and honor their Lord.