1. What does this chapter say about the character of God/Jesus?

2. Read Matthew 18:15-17. In light of this, do you think Paul is justified when he tells the Corinthians to exclude the man from the community until he repents? Why or why not?

3. How can we follow Jesus’s example of associating with non-believers? Provide at least three examples. How can we maintain friendships while upholding Jesus’s standards of behaviour? Should there be specific rules or should we rely on discernment? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach?