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NASB | 2 Thessalonians 3:6 ¶ Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who leads an unruly life and not according to the tradition which you received from us. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Thessalonians 3:6 ¶ Now we command you, believers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by His authority, that you withdraw and keep away from every brother or sister who leads an undisciplined life and does not live in accordance with the tradition and teaching that you have received from us. |
Bible Question:
I am at a church and have decided to leave. There is no peace and a lot of prideful situations going on and I need to learn the bible with kind, humble, loving people. I do not like trouble so I have tried to tell my story nicely and only had vicious attacks. So far it has been awefull trying to leave. I have been told this is petty and we should not leave and we are against what God wants. Please, please, give me bible verses/scripture that can back me up. I have waited 4 years to feel good at this church and maybe for a few weeks here and there felt great but most of the entire time find I am feeling like and outcast and upset over these issues. Give me scripture and help please. Thank you! |
Bible Answer: When should you leave a church? 'When should a person leave a church? 'Leaving a church is not something that should be done lightly. Too many people abandon churches for petty reasons. Disagreements over simple matters of preference are never a good reason to withdraw from a sound, Bible-believing church. Christians are commanded to respect, honor, and obey those whom God has placed in positions of leadership in the church (Heb.13:7, 17). However, there are times when it becomes necessary to leave a church for the sake of one's own conscience, or out of a duty to obey God rather than men. Such circumstances would include: 'If heresy on some fundamental truth is being taught from the pulpit (Gal. 1:7-9). 'If the leaders of the church tolerate seriously errant doctrine from any who are given teaching authority in the fellowship (Rom. 16:17). 'If the church is characterized by a wanton disregard for Scripture, such as a refusal to discipline members who are sinning blatantly (1 Cor. 5:1-7). 'If unholy living is tolerated in the church (1 Cor. 5:9-11). 'If the church is seriously out of step with the biblical pattern for the church (2 Thess. 3:6, 14). 'If the church is marked by gross hypocrisy, giving lip service to biblical Christianity but refusing to acknowledge its true power (2 Tim. 3:5). 'This is not to suggest that these are the only circumstances under which people are permitted to leave a church. There is certainly nothing wrong with moving one's membership just because another church offers better teaching or more opportunities for growth and service. But those who transfer their membership for such reasons ought to take extreme care not to sow discord or division in the church they are leaving. And such moves ought to be made sparingly. Membership in a church is a commitment that ought to be taken seriously.' ____________________ http://www.biblebb.com/files/macqa/IA-lvchurch.htm |
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