HOW THE ELDERS ASSIST THOSE WHO GET INVOLVED IN SERIOUS SIN

 When someone in the congregation commits a serious sin, the body of elders selects three qualified brothers from among them who will serve as a committee. These men need to be modest and humble. While they try to help the erring one to repent, they recognize that they cannot force someone to change. (Deuteronomy 30:19) The elders acknowledge that not all wrongdoers will respond in a positive way, as did King David. (2 Samuel 12:13) Some wrongdoers may choose to ignore Jehovah's admonition. (Genesis 4:6-8) Nevertheless, the elder' goal is to lead the wrongdoer to repentance if at all possible. What principles guide them as they meet with the wrongdoer? 

The elders view the wrongdoer as a precious lost sheep. (Luke 15:4, 6) Therefore, when they meet the individual, they are not harsh in their speech, attitude, and approach; not do they view the meeting and a mere routine in which they follow a procedure. Instead, they will display the qualities found at 2 Timothy 2:24-26. (Read.) The elders remain mild, gentle, and kind as they strive to reach the wrongdoer's heart.

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