Recovery methods are employed. Restorative measures are sought to speed healing and bring things back in line. In the world of faith we have special measures for the times when spiritually things fall out of line and need to be brought back. Which is why we read from Matthew 18. It s also the quietest step.
Doesn t make the headlines.
Isn t reported in the bulletin or shared publically. It s the most effective step. The best work is often that done quietly, one on one. But sometimes it has to go further. You are outside the limits of Christ.