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A disfellowshipped woman leaves the Kingdom Hall after a meeting; she observes brothers and sisters interacting

TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD | 1 CORINTHIANS 4-6

“A Little Leaven Ferments the Whole Batch of Dough”

5:1, 2, 5-11, 13

How can it be said that disfellowshipping is a loving provision when it causes so much pain?

Disfellowshipping shows love for . . .

  • Jehovah by honoring his holy name.​—1Pe 1:15, 16

  • the congregation by protecting it from corrupting influences.​—1Co 5:6

  • the wrongdoer by helping him come to his senses.​—Heb 12:11

How can you give support to Christian family members of a disfellowshipped one?