Even though Paul s message had the possibility of alienating those who were beloved brethren he had no choice but to tell them the truth. Their souls depended on it and that outweighed any other consideration. Among the many other worthy characteristics of Paul that merits imitation, this is perhaps, the most difficult for us. It is never easy to correct a beloved brother or sister in Christ, who might be a close personal friend as well. Even when, in our heart, we know that their salvation might depend on a loving rebuke of some error in their lives, it is not easy.
Elders have a difficult time dealing with sin in the lives of members of their flock.
Correction of a person may cause an upset of the whole congregation. Frequently members of the guilty one s family become upset and reacts badly. It often creates an unpleasant situation so elders just ignore their duty so which the elders or the preacher are is not aware, to say the things that need to be said to the offender. We are afraid that the person won t like us anymore or will speak badly of us to others. We might become the villain and be accused of being pious or self-righteous.