Is there ever is a time where it’s acceptable and biblical to cut someone out of your life who is toxic and mistreats you? I know Christians are called to forgive one another and love their neighbors, but is there ever a time where it’s simply unwise to continue associating with someone who doesn’t treat you well? And what if …
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Should I Cut Toxic People Out Of My Life?
Is there ever is a time where it’s acceptable and biblical to cut someone out of your life who is toxic and mistreats you? I know Christians are called to forgive one another and love their neighbors, but is there ever a time where it’s simply unwise to continue associating with someone who doesn’t treat you well? And what if the individual in question is a family member or friend?
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Should Churches Be Governed By The Congregation?
What degree of authority should the members of a congregation have in their local church? Should pastors/elders have authority over everything, or should the congregation bear some measure of authority? If so, what specific things should the members of a congregation have authority over?
Excommunicating
Virtually every church has to kick people out from time to time. The only question is, are they doing it biblically? Are you apart of a local church that practices church discipline according to scripture?
All Christians Need a Shepherd
In Acts 20:28, pastors are commanded to shepherd the flock of God with diligence and carefulness. But how are pastors able to discern who their flock actually is? Are you being intentional to make sure that there are shepherds in your life who can hold you accountable?
Church Membership Matters
This week Pastor Joel’s teaching was on the topic of Church Membership. His primary biblical text was Matthew 18:15-17. His focus was on the necessity of local church membership as the only sufficient context for practical obedience to several of the commandments found in the New Testament.