How Does the Church Deal with Difficult People?

Introduction:

Nehemiah 13:25 - And I confronted them and cursed them and beat some of them and pulled out their hair.

The 3 People You Meet in Church (and How to Deal With Them.):
(Titus 3:9-15)

  1. The Divisive Person: You Avoid . (Titus 3:9-11)

    4 Things Divisive People Major In:

    1. Foolish Controversies .
    2. Genealogies .
    3. Dissensions .
    4. Quarrels about the Law.

    Romans 16:17 - I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.

    2 Thessalonians 3:14 - If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed.

  1. The Other Servants: You Support . (Titus 3:12-13)
  2. The Person in Need: You Help . (Titus 3:14-15)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Titus 3:9-15

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

  2. How do you know who is stirring up division (Titus 3:10)? What’s the best way to confront them and warn them?

  3. How can a divisive person be restored after being avoided (Titus 3:10)?

  4. BONUS - What’s the craziest “foolish controversy” (Titus 3:9) you have ever heard a church fight over?

Breakout
Pray for one another to do your part to make HBC a healthy church: avoiding divisive people, supporting fellow servants, and helping those with urgent needs.