Post by robinva on Mar 26, 2005 14:50:31 GMT -5
"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."
As you may be aware of from some of my post concerning our church, there is much disharmony. I know of two families leaving the church using this verse as a reference. Let me say this, that I am not always greived when members depart from the congregation. I realize there are times when agreement on non-doctrine issues cannot be reached. I am, however, concerned that what they will be using as a biblical explanation for their departure, may cause even more people to leave the congregation. Especially in light of the fact they are highly respected in the church. I feel like I need to write a history, before I even ask a question. So here it is: During a pulpit committee meeting, a few members of the committee voiced dissatisfaction with our last pastor's handling of the church. They felt like he dealt in a heavy handed way and was unapproachable. Unfortunately the pastor and others have heard these statements second hand and feel that those people owe an apology. So what does the word "railer" mean. Does making these statements make a person a railer? Is this sufficient reason to leave a church fellowship?
As you may be aware of from some of my post concerning our church, there is much disharmony. I know of two families leaving the church using this verse as a reference. Let me say this, that I am not always greived when members depart from the congregation. I realize there are times when agreement on non-doctrine issues cannot be reached. I am, however, concerned that what they will be using as a biblical explanation for their departure, may cause even more people to leave the congregation. Especially in light of the fact they are highly respected in the church. I feel like I need to write a history, before I even ask a question. So here it is: During a pulpit committee meeting, a few members of the committee voiced dissatisfaction with our last pastor's handling of the church. They felt like he dealt in a heavy handed way and was unapproachable. Unfortunately the pastor and others have heard these statements second hand and feel that those people owe an apology. So what does the word "railer" mean. Does making these statements make a person a railer? Is this sufficient reason to leave a church fellowship?