What Does the Bible Teach about Church Membership? The concept of church discipline can make a lot of Christians uncomfortable for several reasons. Either they have seen it practiced and exercised in an improper way, or the very idea of a group of people holding each other accountable for how they live is offensive. As Americans, we live in a very independent culture. Individuality is esteemed and independence is encouraged. The concept of “we” and “our” as pertains to community and a people ……