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Originally posted by Alfred1
Read was Jesus himself said in verse 17.
"... 17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector...
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And this is how Christ wants us to tread our enemies:
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Jesus said in Matt 5:43-48
You have heard that is was said, "You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.
But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and he sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so?
Therefore, you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
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Seems that tolerance and love has something to do with perfection.
When discussing Bible verses, it is always important to avoid taking things out of context. Alfred, I believe you often use verses in the Bible OUT OF CONTEXT to prove your point.
-Z-man.