Conservapedia:AFD Christian In Name Only

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This article was created by a sockpuppet troll [1] and violates a core tenet of Christianity, Judge not lest ye be judged and To his own master he rises and falls. RobSGive Peace a chance 06:06, January 23, 2023 (EST)

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  • Keep. Does not violate a core tenet of Christianity. See: What is excommunication in the Bible? (Matthew 18:15–17) and Does the Bible Tell Christians to Judge Not?. Also, "While the Bible denounces faultfinding, it applauds fruit inspecting (Matthew 7:15-20). “By their fruit you will recognize them” (Matthew 7:17). If a person has a pattern of wrong or hurtful behavior, that information helps us make sound decisions. “Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them” (Ephesians 5:11, NLT). While we are to “judge not” as in belittle, punish, or condemn, we are to use sound judgment as in be discerning, evaluating, and shrewd. The rest of Matthew 7 explains how to do this. Ask God to remove the prejudices that block our vision. How can we see the speck in our brother’s eye if our own vision is blocked? By allowing God to search and cleanse our hearts, we can see clearly to take the speck out of our brother’s eye (Matthew 7:3-6). Discern between the holy and the profane. When Matthew 7:6 (NASB) says, “Don’t give what is holy to dogs and do not throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet and turn and tear you to pieces,” Christ is not talking about the animal kingdom. Dogs and swine describe dangerous people. We must recognize the dogs and swine. Otherwise how can we protect our pearls from them? Ask God for discernment (Matthew 7:7-11). God promises “everyone who asks receives.” Look for patterns of behavior (Matthew 7:15-23; Proverbs 20:11). Paul made sound judgments based on the bad fruit he saw. The apostle judged some believers as worldly and others in the church as false believers who intended to bring the church into bondage. Paul’s judgment in discerning the spiritual condition of the saints helped him protect and instruct the church."[2] Conservative (talk) 06:36, January 23, 2023 (EST)

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