These men, appointed by holy spirit, also have the authority to administer discipline and reprove any who pursue a course of wrongdoing or who pose a danger to the spiritual and moral cleanness of the congregation. In order to keep the congregation clean, it may be necessary for individuals to report serious wrongdoing. If a Christian who has committed a grave sin accepts Scriptural discipline and reproof and gives evidence of genuine repentance, he will be helped. Of course, persistent and unrepentant violators of God s law are disfellowshipped. This can present real tests when such companions get involved in unchristian conduct.
Many youths then face situations involving divided loyalties.
Christian youths thereby avoid becoming a party to wickedness by yielding to a false sense of loyalty. Organization, page 181. You will need additional help. Let your parents know, let the elders know right away right in the beginning, exhorts one young Christian who benefited from such help. Yes, your parents are probably in a good position to help you.