Since any extending of mercy would be based on prayer and the Scriptures, the elders ’ decision would reflect God’s view of matters. ​ — Matthew 18: 18.
(‏ تيطس ٢ :‏ ٢‏ )‏ وَكُلُّ هذِهِ ٱلْإِجْرَاءَاتِ تَكُونُ بِدَافِعِ ٱلْمَحَبَّةِ وَلَيْسَ إِنْزَالِ ٱلْعِقَابِ بِٱلْخَاطِئِ .‏