The Bible gives multiple biblical warnings against false teachings – their apostles, their prophets, and their teachers. Bible warnings are explicit as to what they teach, and who is teaching them. They are not merely “mistaken”. The warnings call them “apostate” and says they “are not of us”. They are not saved. Strong warnings, are they not. And we are to continue teaching the Bible in it’s entirety.
Forgiving and restoring the brother caught in a sin
Have you been treating actual “brothers” and sisters like the world does when they catch a sinner? Scripture calls for us to “restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness” – not snub and drub MerWeb: snubbing – harshly criticize or reprimand. What?! Treat them quick and harsh? Get down and slander and gossip about them to others? Put down, slap down? A Christian who, in a moment of failure – falls… is not to be classified as “an immoral” person.
Tempting God
Paul warned the Early Church, and us, of course: Do not tempt the Lord. What does that mean?