Don't you miss the days of Pres. BC?

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

So it's ok to be friends with an aldulterer??

TS, do you not have different types of friends? You can BE a friend TO someone without being in a close, intimate relationship with them, and especially without being in agreement with them.

I believe in unconditional love and friendship, but there are times when we must set boundaries between ourselves and those who would poison us, or poison others in our lives. (Such as our children)

So I will remain "friends" (as in friendLY) to just about anyone, but there are some I cannot remain in close fellowship with. My boundaries, though, between a sinner and myself will be for my sake, and should be nearly imperceptible to THEM.

I have a relative who smokes weed on a regular basis. I love her dearly. I am her "friend." But will I stay in her home or have my children around her while she gets high? No! Definitely not. That doesn't mean I'm not going to hug her when I see her, talk to her on the phone, and listen when she wants to talk to me about serious issues in her life!

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

TS, do you not have different types of friends? You can BE a friend TO someone without being in a close, intimate relationship with them, and especially without being in agreement with them.

I believe in unconditional love and friendship, but there are times when we must set boundaries between ourselves and those who would poison us, or poison others in our lives. (Such as our children)

So I will remain "friends" (as in friendLY) to just about anyone, but there are some I cannot remain in close fellowship with. My boundaries, though, between a sinner and myself will be for my sake, and should be nearly imperceptible to THEM.

I have a relative who smokes weed on a regular basis. I love her dearly. I am her "friend." But will I stay in her home or have my children around her while she gets high? No! Definitely not. That doesn't mean I'm not going to hug her when I see her, talk to her on the phone, and listen when she wants to talk to me about serious issues in her life!

I agree with ya, difference between being in fellowship with someone and being there folks when needed.