is scandalous sin that is the matter of censure, sin judged so by common light, and received principles; sin that goes afore to judgment, that you may read afar off (1 Tim. 5:24). Doubtful disputations and sins controverted are not to be made the subject of church censures; for if the weak are not to be received to such, then neither are they to be cast out for such.”13 • The accused must admit to the sin. If not, the sin must be “clearly proved” so that the accused cannot deny it.14 In short, there