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Just the fact that he left is grounds for serious discipline, but coupled with what you described, this church needs to take action. (not my call, just my opinion) Allowing a member that is this far out of line can be extremely dangerous to the whole congregation. 1 Corinthians 11:30 (KJV) For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. 1Co 11:31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. 1Co 11:32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.

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I've been in churches that employ both methods, and I have witnessed both growing. It's not an altar call that saves. I have seen this method used and manipulated and in return has given the churches many false converts. Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages. Each congregation must choose for themselves which method to implement.

I had bought a beef roast that had been marked down in price because it was outdated. I look for these outdated roasts because beef is so expensive. It was a bit discolored, but I have no problem with that because I was, at one time in my life, a butcher and can tell when something is just outdated or actually spoiled. No one wants to be eating spoiled meat. In any event, this beef roast was way too big for me. My wife has stopped eating meat by choice and for health reasons, so now I have to watch the size of meat products I buy. But being as it was marked down and the only one of its kind, I had no choice. I said all of that to say that I slow cooked the roast yesterday on the stovetop and it was wonderful. I also made a rich brown gravy to compliment the mashed potatoes. I had a lot left over, so will have it again tonight. I may even have enough for a sandwich or two. ?

Good question, I'll have to check into it. Maybe an update remove them.

No doubt. His supposed repentance is what allowed him to come back the first time. It just boggles my mind how a Christian (perhaps in name only) can live like that and think it's ok.

Thank you, yesterday, I finally spoke to the pastor as you mentioned I should above. My fear came true, he sincerely share with me that he believes it is not needed. He mentioned through the preaching, hearts are changed. Not in the invitation, this is true, but the invitation is also is needed with the preaching of the Word. I told him, good man, you have a mission now to convince the whole church this. For they are saying you have good preaching but no callings at the end of the service. This is going to be difficult but not impossible for you to do. Then we prayed

Don't let him back in until he repents. Being tolerant is what has destroyed many churches.