HOW THE ELDERS ASSIST THOSE WHO ARE REMOVED- Continue

 Recall Jesus' parable of the lost son, as discussed in the second article of this series. When catching sight of his son returning home, the father "ran and embraced him and tenderly kissed him." (Luke 15:20) Notice that the father did not wait for his son to beg for forgiveness. Rather, he took the initiative like any loving father would. The elders strive to show a similar attitude toward those who have strayed. They want these lost sheep to "come back home." (Luke 15:22-24, 32) There is joy in heaven when a sinner returns, and there is joy on earth as well! - Read LUKE 15:7. 

From what we have considered so far, it is clear that Jehovah does not condone unrepentant wrongdoing. However, he does not turn his back on wrongdoers. He wants them to return. Jehovah's feeling toward unrepentant wrongdoers are expressed at (Hosea 14:4: "I will heal their unfaithfulness. I will love them of my own free will, because my anger has turned away."  What a strong incentive for elders to respond to any signs of repentance. And what a strong incentive for those who have left Jehovah to return without delay.

Next time: HOW THE ELDER ASSIST THOSE WHO ARE REMOVED - Conclusion

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