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I think what needs to be mutually understood is the definition of "love"; i.e., "love one another". Is it really a lack of love for someone to question the salvation of another who professes to follow Christ but whose doctrine and/or life is contrary to biblical teaching? Where would you put church discipline in the mix?

Pilgrim,

I'm using love in a way that you are not assuming. I'm talking about those hard to get-along with people who it is almost impossible to make them happy. They are cantankerous, and belittle anyone who disagrees with them. Mostly over non-essential issues. They just think they alone with a few of their buddies are puryifying the church. Yet all they accomplish is discord. That is my question regarding lack of love issue.

I agree questioning someone's salvation does not show lack of love and accepting nonbiblical propositions is not loving.

The church should definitely apply more discipline in the area of non conformity to biblical teachings. Many good churches practice this discipline through sound, biblical teaching from the pulpit and all other teaching venues within the church.

Last edited by John_C; Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:49 PM.
John Chaney

"having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith . . ." Colossians 2:7