“Religion, Sex, and Politics”
Posted by Eric in Uncategorized on 10 12th, 2008 | 3 responses
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Hey brother. Sounds like you are having a good time. I have a quick question. Given your statement, “We should never allow our convictions on theology, morality, or politics become a litmus test for friendship.”
How would you then understand Paul’s instruction in 2 Thes 3:6, 14-15
“6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who leads an unruly life and not according to the tradition which you received from us. …
14 If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame. 15 Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. “
My talk was dealing with Jonah’s treatment of the Ninevites - a follower of God should never allow his convictions to keep him from friendship with someone who does not follow God.
Your passage deals how followers of Jesus should treat each other - with a higher level of accountability.
We shouldn’t ask people who have not chosen to follow God to live as if they do follow Him. We should be willing to love our those who do follow Christ to have the hard conversations with them.
Hope that helps!
Eric
You make a good distinction and I would agree with you. Thanks for making that clarification brother.