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Re: The 'Saved Backslider' Blog
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Originally Posted by consapente89
These texts seem pretty clear to me. If someone is a "brother", and living consistently in the works of the flesh without repentance, avoid them. Let separation work the cure. Be available to restore the erring when they are penitent. In other words, don't burn the bridge. Still yet, withdraw and avoid. Don't keep company with those that are considered "brethren" but living in unrepented sin. They show up for Sunday service and bring their "live-in" with them, be kind, shake their hand and be civil, but don't go eat with them after service. Don't seek them out during the week. Let the Word preached and the separation they feel from the body work the cure in them. Also, be the first to meet them at the altar when godly sorrow produces repentance. When you try to make them feel like they are a part of the church, they presume they have no need for godly sorrow.
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No one that I know would come into a service with their live in girlfriend.
I don't play that, that is sending a message not only to the church family, but to me personally.
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