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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: Prov. 22:6, and Eph. 6:4 First, I'm praying that God would continue to lead you in your response to your daughter, and that you keep praying for her. Next, Prov. 22:6 talks about more than training our children; it's also about identifying our children's personalities and training them appropriately. If one knows one's child is stubborn, one must find other ways to discipline challenge and love that child. Yes, I would announce that her behavior is contrary to God's Word, but I'd emphasize that I hate the sin but never the sinner. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up; nothing will separate (any of) us from the love of God, but we frequently make Him sad with what we do. |
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