PICK UP THE FALLEN SOLDIER
No man is immune to falling. As you continue to grow in faith, you become susceptible to fall. It is only a Christian that is not growing that need not to be afraid of falling. Every Christian is on a battle field and we should realize that in as much we are on God's battle field, attacks and falls is inevitable. When soldiers fall during battle, they don't leave their colleague there but rather lift him up. It is in Christianity that a brother will fall into temptation, and people will gather in twos, threes to mock and discuss the person instead of praying together with him, encourage him, bind his wounds and ensure that he is back on the field. Church discipline is necessary but it should be corrective and not destructive. In the process of disciplining, is there a group praying for him? Is there a group of people visiting, encouraging and sharing the word of God with him. Jesus reached out to Peter, he prayed for him and ensured that he stood on his ground after he denied him. It is high time we started picking up fallen Christians instead of trampling on them.