Matthew 18:14 Even so, it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
Matthew 18:15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.…. The tenor of the Bible is redemptive in nature, thus, God instructs churches to thoroughly exhaust all the ways and means written in the Bible, before taking the step of removing any member. Especially is this instruction applicable where one is manifesting the fruits of true repentance.
Matthew 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established…. Jesus forgave and restored both Peter and Mary and since God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, it would be well if the churches will follow His lead, wherever possible. Heaven will be a place of great surprises, and therefore, because we cannot read hearts and minds, it may be best to give the benefit of the doubt in certain situations, as God leads.
The following account is given so that we might see the reasons why Jesus said in the parable: “Let them grow together until the harvest” because you may never know who is who, until resurrection morning. William Miller, who heralded and championed the message of 1844, was later showed his mistake in the event that he expected. He was also presented with the truth of the Sabbath on several occasions.
Matthew 18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglects to hear the church let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!