Subject: asking a non-member to leave the church, |
Bible Note: Hi tonkinj, The pastor of this church refers to some good verses for direction. In 2 Corinthians 5, the apostle Paul rightly directs the church to avoid having any conversation with Christians who were guilty of continually practicing wickedness, for there were some who were doing this flagrantly, and word of it had spread across the countryside. But your post mentioned that the relationship was platonic, as a renter would have with a friend. So I am not sure how that preaching would come into play. It seems as if the saved friend had repented. And if so, there are other ways to look at this. Such as Jesus had said to the adulterous woman, "neither do I condemn you, go, and sin no more" The passage in 2 Cor 5 was no accident however, since it is reinforced in Eph 5:3-12, as Paul urges that church, (Here, in part,) "But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you,.....For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God..." I recommend to you to read the entire chapter 5 of Ephesians. So, while this forum is not the place to offer advice, we are all here to help you find answers in God's Word, and from there you may draw your own conclusion. We abide by the directions to: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2Tim 2:15 Best of blessings to you as you prayerfully seek your answer. keliy |