Abba San
Legacy of Elijah [LoE] - Proud Grandfather
So sorry that was your church experience. Church discipline conducted in the spirit you describe is not the church discipline of scriptures. I wouldn't stay in a church like that either - I'm glad you didn't.
At the same time, not all, not even most churches are like that.
If I went to a restaurant that was unfriendly with bad service and mediocre food - I'd just mark it off my list - but I wouldn't quit going to restaurants. I have visited too many churches to count. Only two or three times have I left saying, "Dang - that was a rigid, unfriendly church."
Over the last 37 years I have been an active part of eight churches. There were times when I was not part of a church but I was part of a small fellowship. It never dawned on me that being part of a body of believers would NOT include accountability and discipline if necessary. Discipline is a part of body life. It is a part of spiritual growth.
At the same time, not all, not even most churches are like that.
If I went to a restaurant that was unfriendly with bad service and mediocre food - I'd just mark it off my list - but I wouldn't quit going to restaurants. I have visited too many churches to count. Only two or three times have I left saying, "Dang - that was a rigid, unfriendly church."
Over the last 37 years I have been an active part of eight churches. There were times when I was not part of a church but I was part of a small fellowship. It never dawned on me that being part of a body of believers would NOT include accountability and discipline if necessary. Discipline is a part of body life. It is a part of spiritual growth.