Indeed. I would like to hear how behold would handle the situation.

So, behold: you’re in Blake’s shoes now. What do you do?

Peter.

What would Jesus recommend? Are you kidding? You can read any of the Lord’s recommendations anytime, any place and any where.
And His written recommendations can be read from beginning to end in 365 days. As you read His reconnendations,repent, repent again and obey and repent some more~

Yes, he equipped THEM with the authority to govern the church, but He is still the head of the church.

What would Jesus recommend?

GCMW: Let’s test your biblical knowledge. You answer the question.

“And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:19). And later on, Jesus gave the same authority to all the apostles: “Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 18:18).

So, instead of asking what Jesus would do, the question is what are we supposed to do in his absence since he told us to handle things.

I certainly agree witht he fact that the church has been waaayyyy too light on ordained or “titled” people. I think a denom or independent church needs to come up with minimums for repentence and guidelines for restoration. I don’t think they are the same. You can be forgiven and disciplined and resored to the church but does that always mean you shoul dbe reurned to your former position within the church? Not always in my view.

The problem with GOGIC and many others is that restoration is done un a subjective way. If I like you and you were poular and profitable for the organization you can come back quickly. If I don’t like you….well. OR there exists no standard of practice at all for these types of sin.

I mean if you are given a 40 year sentence by the state and they stipulate no parole until you complete the sentence, generally that’s what it will be. The church should act with grace and mercy, but not leave out the “bring me meat for repentance” aspect. In other words perhaps churches should say upfront, you will not be restored to this position until a period of X number. And then base that on proof of the individual remaining free and clear of such actions.

Again with the severe negative reflection on our Lord causing sinners to blaspheme his name, we need to tighten up this ship considerably.