Bible Quiz — Matthew 18:17TAB

Questions in this quiz

1. What is the next step when someone still refuses to listen after private correction?

   Take the matter to the church communityStop speaking to the person and leave it aloneTell everyone in the town about itTreat the person as outside the community right away

2. If the person still refuses to listen even to the church, how should that person be regarded?

3. Which actions are explicitly part of the process in the verse? Select all that apply.

   Bring the matter to the church communityKeep the issue entirely privateTreat the person as outside the community if refusal continuesWait and hope time alone will fix it

4. True or False: The formal reconstruction keeps the ordinary church wording rather than using a more literal term for the gathered body.

   TrueFalse

5. This verse moves from private correction to church involvement and then to a serious boundary if refusal continues. What feelings does that stir in you?

6. When a person still will not listen even to the church, the verse asks for both clarity and restraint. What questions does that raise in you about mercy, justice, and community?

7. Which response best fits the verse's spirit when serious correction is needed?

   Speak plainly, involve the church when needed, and aim for restoration rather than revengeUse public embarrassment so the person feels the costTreat the person as hopeless and stop caringAvoid the issue so nobody gets uncomfortable

8. Name one concrete step you could take this week if you need to address a serious conflict with truth and care.

Reflection questions have no right answer — they count once you have written a response.