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NASB | 1 Corinthians 5:11 But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler--not even to eat with such a one. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 5:11 But actually, I have written to you not to associate with any so-called [Christian] brother if he is sexually immoral or greedy, or is an idolater [devoted to anything that takes the place of God], or is a reviler [who insults or slanders or otherwise verbally abuses others], or is a drunkard or a swindler--you must not so much as eat with such a person. [2 Thess 3:6] |
Bible Question:
Does this verse apply to a wayward child? We have raised our children in the church; each child has made a commitment to Christ and have been grounded in the Word through family devotions, sunday school, church youth programs, etc. Our 22yr. old daughter elected to go to a very liberal university and although the first couple of years she stayed 'in church', she has gradually been going the way of the world. We continually warn her of the wrong choices she makes, even to the point of limiting financial support. Having graduated from college, due to financial constraints (and the poor job market), she has continued to waitress (the money is good), but 'had' to take a bartending job to make ends meet. She hasn't been 'in church' the last couple of years, and it's obvious she is running from God (although she insists that she is 'finding her own way' and is still a Christian). She is deceiving her own heart. We feel we must take a stronger stand as she is talking about moving in with her boyfriend (he too is back-slid, a Bible school dropout).Do we explain to her, as this verse says, because we love her,we are separating ourselves from participating in her sin by distancing ourselves from her. We have two younger children still at home, and I am concerned about her influence on them and the importance of following scripture in our response to her open sin. I would appreciate some input on this. Thankyou. |
Bible Answer: Dear Momof5: My heart goes out to you, as fast as my prayers go to God. I understand how you feel for we live in circumstances where our child has chosen actions that are not glorifying to the Lord. We have adopted the scripture of Luke 15: 11-32, the story of the prodigal son. We have let our son go his way. He has created his bed and we are letting him sleep in it, letting him live with his mistakes and their consequences. It is very hard, as you well know. We have laid down very clear rules. "This is a house that serves the Lord." If you want to live here, you will abide by them. If you don't want to live within the rules, it is your choice..please find somewhere else to live. He continues to live with us and abides by the rules as far as we can tell. We have kept the door open. We continue to live as Christ has called us to live, praying all the while that the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts will suffice enough for his heart to softened by God and to see the Light. He went to church with us for the first time in a long time, although has gone to church once or twice with friends at his Christian college. We are grateful for whatever opportunties God shines His light into. Humbly, I would suggest that you not close off your relationship with your daughter because right now it sounds like you are the only "LIGHT" shining in her dark world. Don't dismiss the power of God, a mother and father's love, and the foundation you laid when she was a child. Pray for her protection against the evil forces pounding at her, for they are real. The world is telling her an enticing story...you can be "saved" and do what you want not what God wants. The message is strong. But God's is stronger. Don't doubt that. Love her through it, but stand firm in the Word. I would also humbly suggest she not be permitted to spend "quality" time with the younger children that was unsupervised or with her boyfriend. For example, I wouldn't let them over to her apartment, or let her take them shopping, or let her babysit them. This way you always know what she is saying and doing with them. And when she asks you "why?" there is an opportunity for you to lovingly tell her why. And whatever you do, don't you listen to the mumbo jumbo that will pound your own ears...that you made a mistake, or are a lousy mother because she isn't walking the righteous path. That is a lie from the pit of hell! You laid the ground work as you were called by God to do. Now it is her choice. Stay faithful to Him. Read the Psalms and David's cries to God for help and deliverance. They have helped me immensely. And keep hanging around this Forum. It is a great encouragement! In Christ's love from one mom to another, Beensetfree (really!) |
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