The Organization of the Congregation in the Early Lutheran Churches in America
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But if members are unable tobe present through sickness or other causes, or if those present are notof one mind, the majority shall decide. "9. When the church council (Kirchen Collegium) meets, the pastor shallbegin with prayer to God, and then he shall present the matters to beconsidered. He himself shall have two votes, and he shall take diligentcare that all things be done in an honorable, Christian and orderly way, for God loves order and hates disorder. "10. Whoever would be and remain a ...regular member in our Christianchurch should strive to be at peace with all men, according to Christ'steachings, and rather endure wrong than to contend for trifles, and whenany of us are subjected to so great wrong that he cannot bear it, theChristian magistracy is appointed to protect the good and to punish thewrong doers. But when brothers, members of one congregation, disputeabout every little matter, and hasten to bring it before themagistrates, an occasion of offence is given, as Paul says in I Cor.
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