I someone insists on being named a christian, but persists in extortion, greed, slander, and promotes a gospel that is not that of Christ, but follows and idol, well, don't support it, stay clear, don't take that way to heart.
It's pretty basic.
Apart from a couple of extremist sects I can't think of others who shun those who at one time called themselves brother.
I ask - what do you believe these phrases to mean ?
- NOT TO KEEP COMPANY
- NOT TO EAT with
- REJECT
- RECEIVE HIM NOT into your house
- BID HIM GOD SPEED
Perhaps the tradgedy is that people apply spiritual teachings to ways of the flesh
NOT TO KEEP COMPANY - support in spiritual bond
NOT TO EAT with - eat God
REJECT - the spiritual teaching
RECEIVE HIM NOT into your house - ie. your heart (where you shut the door when you pray)Somehow I think one can care for another and yet avoid these things - let alone someone who doesn't even claim to be your spiritual brother.