Discipline within the church affirms the need for covenant commitment: local membership where accountability, correction, and order reflect God’s design for His people. Timothy is warned to act without favoritism, to appoint leaders carefully, and to remember that both sin and good works will eventually be revealed, underscoring the call to faithful, pure, and orderly ministry. Paul instructs Timothy to handle accusations against elders with fairness, requiring multiple witnesses and aiming for restoration, while also protecting the church from false charges.