Subject: INVITATION |
Bible Note: Point taken, Jeff. It was not something I wrote with a nonchalant or cavalier attitude. It was only after prayerful reflection and serious discussion with my husband that I even responded at all to Sandra's inquiry. My husband was even more adamant than I. I would not and did not presume to tell her what to do in this matter. I truthfully told her what I would do in this situation IF IT WERE ME. It is not only legalism in the truest sense, but it is also an invasion of privacy. No believer should ever have to 'prove' himself worthy to another human to obtain membership and/or fellowship. Should a member become disruptive or divisive within the local church, however, it is then the responsibility of the pastor/teacher of that local church to send the member out from among the congregation. |