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 (11) Every proposition intended for the action of the church should be introduced by the motion of one member and seconded by another.

(12) All questions shall be decided by a majority vote of the members present.

CHAPTER XIII.

RULES FOR MEMBERS IN CASE OF OFFENSES.

Our rules are modeled after those given in the 18th chapter of Matthew, and are as follows:

1. When an offence is given to a member, in language or conduct, if the offense relates only to himself, the offended shall, without consulting any one, go to the offender with an honest purpose to be reconciled, if possible. If satisfaction is given, he shall forgive and no more be said about it.

2. If satisfaction be not given, it shall be the duty of the offended to select one or two to go with him, choosing such as he may deem best adapted to effect a reconciliation, with whom he shall again converse with the offending brother. If satisfaction then be given, the matter shall be forgiven and no further complaint be made. 