Marked by Grace

Is it okay for Christians to avoid other Christians?


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Pastor Heath Lambert addresses whether it's biblically acceptable for Christians to intentionally avoid or exclude other believers, particularly in everyday interactions like greeting one another.


Key Points


- Christians live in an increasingly "graceless" culture that normalizes cutting people off

- Scripture commands us to "aim for restoration" (2 Corinthians 13:11)

- While complete restoration isn't always possible, Christians are called to maintain basic courtesy

- Jesus acknowledges the reality of enemies but commands us to love them (Matthew 5:43-44)

- Even greeting those we dislike distinguishes Christian behavior (Matthew 5:47-48)


While Christians may have enemies, we aren't permitted to be enemies. Basic courtesies like greetings should be extended even in difficult relationships.


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