How should other churches respond to a pastor and congregation who live contrary to the Gospel?
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In the words of Jesus:
Matthew 18:15-17 (NIV)
15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
So, if they won't listen to your reproach, just treat them like any other pagan:
That is, pray for them and love them like you love everyone else.
Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV)
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.
It would appear that this pastor may be an example of this quote:
Matthew 7:15: “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.”
We should always be Jesus like in our actions towards sinners. It makes it difficult if the person is a pastor but studying theology or working at a church does not make one a good Christian.
The church should allow a minister to do such things. It is very Un-Christian and sends a very bad message to unbelievers and skeptics alike.
We are after all wanting a higher moral standard from ministers than is the norm
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