http://bible.com/1/1co.5.11.kjv But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
So how do you do this, if such strong discipline is done at all?
Fornication - how do you know if someone is engaging?
Fornication seems a pretty straight forward sin, but is it?
What about covetousness? Idolatry? Don't we all battle (or should) idols? What in our lives are we putting before God and His Word?
Railers? What, or who, fits this description?
Drunkards and extortioner - we'd know how to spot those too, right?
Not to eat with...no breaking of bread, hanging out for a casual meal. No 'family' get togethers?
This isn't addressing the unsaved, rather someone who calls themselves a believer. This is harsh judgment.
Do we have the strength to stand to God's command? Or do we, in 'Christian' 'love' and 'grace' look the other way and not 'judge'?
Because we're all sinners right? We all fall short. We all have 3 fingers pointing back at ourselves.
How bold are we to challenge someone (including ourselves) who says they are a Christian yet fall, or follow those behaviors above?
"I'm sorry." WAIT, why are we sorry? Is God sorry?
"I would enjoy having a meal with you (or hanging out together); however...."
Can you say it (if you know it to be true and the person is unrepentant)? Can I?
How do you work it out if the person or people live in your home? Or work with you?
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