BCO 28.3

28.3. 27-3

27-3. The exercise of discipline is highly important and necessary. In its proper usage discipline maintains: a. the glory of God, b. the purity of His Church, c. the keeping and reclaiming of disobedient sinners. Discipline is for the purpose of godliness (1 Timothy 4:7); therefore, it demands a self-examination under Scripture. Its ends, so far as it involves judicial action, are the rebuke of offenses, the removal of scandal, the vindication of the honor of Christ, the promotion of the purity and general edification of the Church, and the spiritual good of offenders themselves.

For discussion

1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?