“A Spirit-filled leader will not shrink from facing up to difficult situations or persons, or from grasping the nettle when that is necessary. He will kindly and courageously administer rebuke when that is called for; or he will exercize necessary discipline when the interests of the Lord’s work demand it.” (73)
The spitual leader must deal promptly with potential causes of weakness (245)
Guidelines for Discipline (186-187)
- Action taken only after the most thorough and impartial inquiry
- Action taken only when it would be for overall good of the work or individual.
- Should always be in spirit of genuine love and conducted in the most considerate manner.
- Should always be with the spiritual help and restoration of the offender in view.
- It should be done only with much prayer.
Source: J.Oswald Sanders “Spiritual Leadership
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