The community of Christians shall have no association with those who remain in disobedience and rebellion against God. There can be no fellowship with the wicked in this world; there can be no participation in works, church services, meetings, or civil affairs of those who live in contradiction to the commands of God (Catholics and Protestants). All evil must be resisted including their weapons of force such as the sword and and armor.
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This is an article I both agree and disagree with. There is a desperate need for the Church of Jesus Christ to be separate from the world; they have nothing in common and no reason to be involved with each other. On the other hand, the idea of having no association whatever with non-Christians tends to kill missions and evangelism and create an insular church with a bunker mentality. I also believe a person can be mistaken about some things and not be lost.
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