When we view the Bible as a set of rules and lists, we will see rules and lists when we examine the text. Sometimes that is helpful. Sometimes, it takes away from the true nature of the text that is in question. 

Join me today as we re-evaluate Matthew 18:17. What does it mean to treat someone like a tax collector and a gentile? Was Jesus teaching a "3 strikes and you're out" approach to handling conflict? Is there something more at work here? Let's dive in. 

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