In a way, the dilemma that the youth minister had is at the heart of what Paul is talking about in today's epistle reading. Paul warns us about not doing anything and provides some guidance on how we might go about giving correction or discipline when needed. Discipline, correction are negative words today. They conjure up images of harsh punishment. But they are actually positive terms that seek the good of others.
Every person needs discipline.
It is simply a matter of loving, of caring. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. Help them to be receptive and to see the love behind our words. And help us, too, to be receptive when we are confronted by those who care for us. Save us, though, from harsh judgmentalism, from chronic fault finding.