So no it is then. Well I disagree and yes of course I am familiar with the verses you quote and in fact have applied them to myself and others (others in my mind if not physically so and the others being those I associate with). It is my perception that those verses would apply to locality and personal knowledge regarding offense and so on. What witnesses would I take with me as I have never associated with Copeland in any way other than through what I see or hear on tv? (short lived to be sure as I cannot take too much of that)
I agree regarding prayer and have seen that in action regarding an unrepentant person who was in the process of seducing a young woman who had just come to Christ. He was the youth leader and he made a public apology, although did not go into detail but some of us knew just what he was after.
I don't know the history of Copeland but my experience has shown me that many go off the rails after a while and I think they are seduced and in turn seduce others. By that, I mean fall for the lies of seducing spirits that the Bible speaks of. I agree it is not too late for anyone to turn but also see that God does just say to some 'I never knew you' when they appear before Him.
Oh I know you are not defending him and if you read my previous posts you might see I don't think any of us can point an innocent finger. Yet, we are to know the truth and defend it.
Is that necessary? As a Christian, I will tell you straight that I do not suffer from a guilt complex nor will I be compelled to obey or run and do what another tells me to do because I am a Christian. No offense, but I do not see my fellowship with Christ as some sort of compulsion to do what others think is Gods' will for me. I do not think it is my place to tell Copeland which way is up. Have you any sort of idea how many many times this has already been provided to him and yet he continues as he is? His face has changed and gives away the inner man. It is not a pretty sight.
I agree regarding prayer and have seen that in action regarding an unrepentant person who was in the process of seducing a young woman who had just come to Christ. He was the youth leader and he made a public apology, although did not go into detail but some of us knew just what he was after.
I don't know the history of Copeland but my experience has shown me that many go off the rails after a while and I think they are seduced and in turn seduce others. By that, I mean fall for the lies of seducing spirits that the Bible speaks of. I agree it is not too late for anyone to turn but also see that God does just say to some 'I never knew you' when they appear before Him.
Oh I know you are not defending him and if you read my previous posts you might see I don't think any of us can point an innocent finger. Yet, we are to know the truth and defend it.
Is that necessary? As a Christian, I will tell you straight that I do not suffer from a guilt complex nor will I be compelled to obey or run and do what another tells me to do because I am a Christian. No offense, but I do not see my fellowship with Christ as some sort of compulsion to do what others think is Gods' will for me. I do not think it is my place to tell Copeland which way is up. Have you any sort of idea how many many times this has already been provided to him and yet he continues as he is? His face has changed and gives away the inner man. It is not a pretty sight.
You make a very good argument AND I agree with much of what you have SAID. However. I do not care how many times others have addressed this I am accountable for what I do. We are to forgive 7X 70 per offense per day each day. 490 that's more than days in a year to be done in one day.