WHAT TO DO.

Afternoon,so here we are. 2nd Thessalonians chapter 3 things are said that millions today never here. And they need to. Verses 11, through 15 mentions a type of disorder that can as does exist in a local church. I PERSONALLY KNOW SOME LIKE THIS.
This particular issue is about people in the church that are disorderly by living their lives in idleness, not working and earning their own living.  They are also busy with other peoples affairs instead of their own. I must tell you their are other disorders going on in the local church and the scripture tells us how to handle them. We must guard against such things, and not fool ourselves. Some issues can only be fixed by removing them. Not with unholy anger, but check the situation inside and out, trying to forgive, but have the courage to do what you must to protect your congregation from such folly.
One way would be to interview with potential members, hearing their testimony etc. What i am saying is this. Screen every member going forward. This will avoid unwanted Drama and assure the peaceful exercise of worship. Which is the most important activity we are commanded. Listen up...."it's quality not quantity"
All i am saying is the hope is to spare a potential Brother or Sister and redeem them into our body of believers. If you are living in denial of a members issues,then you can not possibly redeem them.
By the way i have encountered many Local churches that do handle
these issues properly. At a more personal and up close position....i have on 2 or more occasions been prodded to intervene in some church issues. Prodded might not be the correct word, it could be highly suggested to do something... but then i get the feeling certain ones did not like the way i was so direct and did not allow any  room for escape for the persons being told to vacate the church's premises, soon as possible. Wow. Say did i learn anything? Oh yes i did.   I learned of the weak holes in our church leadership. I learned of jealousy in high places. Its hard to face these brothers who relish their yrs. of church leadership, yet seem to have not learned from them. Wow. I love them just the same. In other words i love them anyway. I have much more to say yet i will not at this time. You see there is no perfect church, business,or people.  Only God himself.
I must keep this in mind as i move further without compromising my God given convictions.  Again read 2nd Thessalonians chapter 3: verses 11 through 15.  Amen.