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In today's sermon it was brought to attention how all our relationships will be based on love for one another once we are with the Lord. This certainly should bring to mind verses such as 1 Cor. 7:11 on those who out of necessity have separated from one another in a marriage situation. Sadly; there can be contentions even among brothers in Christ who are true believers; such as that of Paul and Barnabus in Acts 15:2. I have this situation now personally with a brother in the Lord who I am declining at present to meet with personally because there have been several intense discussions that have been more like confrontations involving myself and others. It seemed prudent to address this honestly; as I have worked to mend our relationship and have continued to communicate online; but I don't want a brief visit out of town to leave further unresolved issues. There are other concerns that I will not get into here. There are several factors when it comes to continuing or not with fellowship; such as unrepentant sin in others and how it affects others in the faith; and situations where we don't sense either peace or guidance in the Holy Spirit. What is important to us is to seek forgiveness; and not harbor bitterness. It should ultimately focus on doing others good; as we would want ourselves to be treated. It is vital to clearly spell out any sin when we take things on the course Christ has laid out for us for church discipline. 1 Corinthians 5:1 shows how the most heinous sin can be forgiven; but that there must be at times expulsion from fellowship if restoration cannot be met through warnings after one on one; and the warnings of multiple leaders; and the final step of an entire congregation being made aware of a situation.
Anyone truly in Christ is grateful for exhortation and God's chastisements on sins. It is His honor and glory that is at stake; as well as that of His Body. Praise the Lord for glorification; when our sin ends
In today's sermon it was brought to attention how all our relationships will be based on love for one another once we are with the Lord. This certainly should bring to mind verses such as 1 Cor. 7:11 on those who out of necessity have separated from one another in a marriage situation. Sadly; there can be contentions even among brothers in Christ who are true believers; such as that of Paul and Barnabus in Acts 15:2. I have this situation now personally with a brother in the Lord who I am declining at present to meet with personally because there have been several intense discussions that have been more like confrontations involving myself and others. It seemed prudent to address this honestly; as I have worked to mend our relationship and have continued to communicate online; but I don't want a brief visit out of town to leave further unresolved issues. There are other concerns that I will not get into here. There are several factors when it comes to continuing or not with fellowship; such as unrepentant sin in others and how it affects others in the faith; and situations where we don't sense either peace or guidance in the Holy Spirit. What is important to us is to seek forgiveness; and not harbor bitterness. It should ultimately focus on doing others good; as we would want ourselves to be treated. It is vital to clearly spell out any sin when we take things on the course Christ has laid out for us for church discipline. 1 Corinthians 5:1 shows how the most heinous sin can be forgiven; but that there must be at times expulsion from fellowship if restoration cannot be met through warnings after one on one; and the warnings of multiple leaders; and the final step of an entire congregation being made aware of a situation.
Anyone truly in Christ is grateful for exhortation and God's chastisements on sins. It is His honor and glory that is at stake; as well as that of His Body. Praise the Lord for glorification; when our sin ends
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