Matthew 18:17
18:17 If
he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. If
he refuses to listen to the church, treat him like
a Gentile
or a tax collector.
Luke 12:47-48
12:47 That
servant who knew his master’s will but did not get ready or do what his master asked
will receive a severe beating.
12:48 But the one who did not know his master’s will
and did things worthy of punishment
will receive a light beating.
From everyone who has been given much, much will be required,
and from the one who has been entrusted with much,
even more will be asked.
John 15:22
15:22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin.
But they no longer have any excuse for their sin.
John 15:2
15:2 He takes away
every branch that does not bear
fruit in me. He
prunes
every branch that bears
fruit so that it will bear more fruit.
Colossians 2:15-16
2:15 Disarming
the rulers and authorities, he has made a public disgrace of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
2:16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you with respect to food or drink, or in the matter of a feast, new moon, or Sabbath days –
Colossians 1:15
The Supremacy of Christ
1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,