Loving Correction

BIG IDEA: Jesus calls us to pursue restoration with love, humility, and His authority.

Life in God’s Kingdom is lived in community—and community can get messy. Jesus teaches us that when sin or conflict arises, our goal is not punishment, but restoration. In Matthew 18:15–20, He lays out a path for loving correction: start privately, invite community when needed, and always keep restoration as the goal. True fellowship is more than just “hanging out”—it’s sharing life deeply in Christ, sharpening one another in love, and pointing each other back to Him.

Correction may feel uncomfortable, but humility and grace open the door for healing, reconciliation, and growth. Where Jesus is present, peace is possible.

Reflection Questions:
• Do I avoid correction because of pride or unrepentant sin?
• Am I more concerned with my comfort than with someone’s restoration?
• Do I live in community where others can lovingly confront me?
• Is my posture humble, loving, and restorative like Jesus?

Key Truths:
• Reconciliation is the way of Jesus.
• Humble hearts bring healing.
• Love restores what sin breaks.
• Where Jesus is present, peace is possible.