To discipline or not to discipline...That IS the question

In The Message, Hebrews 12:11 says: "At the time, discipline isn't much fun. It always feels like it's going against the grain. Later, of course, it pays off handsomely, for it's the well-trained who find themselves mature in their relationship with God."My experience has been that very few churches or spiritual leaders participate in the process of disciplining people in the church who are professing to be Followers of Christ while still habitually practising sin. Why does this happen? What benefit could there be in remaining silent? What are some of the negative consequences that the church may be experiencing because we have not disciplined? How would you feel about being involved in the process of discipline for a church member... or college classmate? Now that's getting a little closer to home.... talk to me!