2019 Shepherd The Flock of God--Chapter 12
For example, if a baptized Christian is dating an ‘unbeliever,’ the
elders should first counsel him and try to help him. (2 Cor. 6:14;
w04 7/1 pp. 30-31) If he persists in disregarding Bible principles
in spite of repeated admonition, the body of elders may decide
that a warning talk should be given to the congregation.
elders should first counsel him and try to help him. (2 Cor. 6:14;
w04 7/1 pp. 30-31) If he persists in disregarding Bible principles
in spite of repeated admonition, the body of elders may decide
that a warning talk should be given to the congregation.
If an individual is dating an unbaptized publisher, a warning talk may
not be needed. Much would depend on the circumstances, on the
attitude of the Christian, on the level of disturbance to the congregation,
and other factors. Nonetheless, if he is dating with a view to marrying someone who is unbaptized, he is not obeying the Bible’s counsel at 1 Corinthians 7:39 to marry “only in the Lord,” and loving counsel should be given.
not be needed. Much would depend on the circumstances, on the
attitude of the Christian, on the level of disturbance to the congregation,
and other factors. Nonetheless, if he is dating with a view to marrying someone who is unbaptized, he is not obeying the Bible’s counsel at 1 Corinthians 7:39 to marry “only in the Lord,” and loving counsel should be given.
80. If the disorderly one is moved to change, the elders can individually decide to resume personally socializing with him. This will indicate to the congregation that they consider that the individual
is no longer marked.
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