THE WATCHTOWER—STUDY EDITION April 2015, The Watchtower—Study Edition | April 2015. Since we bear the name of Jehovah, our behavior inevitably reflects on his name. 33:11. So, shunning evil is good. Faithful servants of Jehovah in the past made such mistakes, yet God did not reject them outright. | They brought him who formerly was blind to the Pharisees. Christians should be willing to believe all things, hope all things, endure all things. See what over 145,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Although Jehovah does not demand perfection from us, he does have a standard of holiness that he expects his servants to meet. . He kicked people out of the church who wanted to fellowship with their brethren whom he had put out. New Covenant Priesthood (Part Two). Withdrawal from participation in the fellowship requires the sinner to exercise discipline, as he may be the only one aware of his problem. This is part of the effort, the diligence, that it takes to keep from being deceived ourselves. John was the disciple that Jesus loved, and here some little man, probably in the church at Ephesus, was talking against the apostle who had put his life on the line for the church many times, who had spent years in exile on the Isle of Patmos, who (tradition says) was put in a vat of boiling oil and was not harmed a bit, a man whom God was obviously with - and this Diotrephes thought he was so important that he could point out John's flaws to the rest of the congregation. He then disfellowshipped the man without hearing the man's own testimony! He then takes it one further step, saying that the immoral person should be put out of the congregation. If we get too close to the cliff, we might fall off. Yet, by his course, the individual has chosen to break the spiritual bond between him and his believing family. 12:7-11. He is therefore completely undefiled. He begins to suffer from hypothermia, and he feels drowsy. How can it be said that disfellowshipping a Christian is a loving provision if it causes so much pain? II Corinthians 6:14-17 adds more information to this subject. This section begins with disfellowshipping because it is a biblical means of dealing with brethren who are trying to deceive others. But they can silently offer their own prayers to God. We've had enough of that. Disfellowship Now, if we should meet them on the street, a polite, social "hello" would be fine. 11:19, ftn.) Why Disfellowshipping Is a Loving Provision, Publication download options 8:11) Furthermore, unrepentant sinners could become “rocks hidden below water” and shipwreck the faith of others in the congregation.—Jude 4, 12. 32:1-5) Likewise, a servant of Jehovah today will be disfellowshipped only if he is unrepentant or continues to practice what is bad. An immoral "member" is a blot on the integrity of the church. These verses show the apostle Paul's judgment of the man who was openly sinning while fellowshipping with the Corinthian congregation. Only the carrier may know of its existence within him. (verse 10). I Corinthians 5:4-5 says, "In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus." Had I been tolerant of my son’s bad conduct, he would never have recovered.”. “In the long run, despite the pain, it brings good results. Answer: Disfellowshipping is a term that refers to putting one out of the fellowship, or common group, due to some sin, moral lapse, or unfaithfulness. Jesus pointed out that “wisdom is proved righteous by its results.” (Matt. We would bring reproach on God’s holy name if we practiced immorality. (Eccl. Fellowship with God and being allowed to eat spiritual food from His table are clearly conditioned upon our not falling into uncleanness but instead striving to maintain the purity provided by Christ's sacrifice. A variety of controls can be enforced, from reproofand restriction of congregational duties to excommunication, known as disfellowshipping, which includes shunningby the congregation. David committed adultery and murder; yet, the prophet Nathan informed him: “Jehovah . He compared the bad influence of such ones to that of leaven that causes a whole lump of dough to rise. He is warning, "Do not imitate the actions of this man, Diotrephes. They do not see "bad" in anyone. Judging is a necessary part of life in the church. All of us were in some way or other taught by Herbert W. Armstrong and Ambassador College. The way some brethren use the phrase "withdraw fellowship" you might be left with the impression it is a Bible phrase. Despite what we can do on our own—and God requires us to strive to do so—complete deliverance can only come through the work of Jesus Christ. John Cedars 33,781 views. Who does not prefer to live among peaceful, decent people who can be trusted? 3:6). We will get what we have been all of our lives. Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Then we will be given strength—in the resurrection—to do it all the time, because we will be good. He recommended that we love our enemies, the ungrateful, and the wicked because God treats everyone with kindness. (Ps. Parable of the Faithful and Evil Servants. He had to be the important guy, the one everybody came to for answers to their questions, the one to make the big decisions. Disfellowshipping protects the clean, Christian congregation. Judgment, Tolerance, and Correction. Was he an "ordinary" member? DISFELLOWSHIP IN THE BIBLE. In reality, it is more likely that the action is one resulting from anger and so, really, it is a punishment), but it can encompass far more. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. They couch things in such a "nice" way that it makes it sound good. We do not know. “WHEN I listened to the announcement that my son had been disfellowshipped, my whole world seemed to come to an end,” recalls Julian. As you read and meditate on them, decide for yourself whether disfellowshipping as taught and exercised today is scriptural or not: And what exactly leads to a person’s being disfellowshipped? ", Richard T. Ritenbaugh It shows that even though he is denied close communion with God because of some spiritual uncleanness, he still remains tied to God through the New Testament priesthood. Another way that we could put it is stay away from the edge of the cliff. Taking steps to rid ourselves of uncleanness has awesome ramifications when we grasp how burdened we are with the potential for sin. (Acts 3:19; 26:20) If genuine repentance is not manifest to the elders who serve on a judicial committee, they must disfellowship the person. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. The bitter fruits of their sinful course, together with the memories of happier days when they enjoyed a good relationship with Jehovah and his people, could bring them to their senses. (From Forerunner Commentary). Avoid it. 5:1, 2) If such a gross sin had been condoned, other Christians might have felt inclined to follow the immoral customs of the licentious city in which they lived. Holy also has the sense of cleanliness or of being undefiled. Paul says that we should be wise in what is good, meaning that wedo it! We would tumble over the edge and be lost. At first, we may feel that the decision to disfellowship the wrongdoer is drastic or even unkind, especially if we have close ties to that person. See more. 'Disfellowship', however, can include this ultimate punishment (some would say it is an action made with the hope that the one being cast-out will repent. The apostle Paul labels himself as a wretched man who greatly needed deliverance (Romans 7:24-25). Now it was a Sabbath when Jesus made the clay and opened his eyes. 12:13. As with so many things, scripture has a lot more to say about this than most think. God’s good name is upheld if the people who bear that name make Jehovah’s moral standard their own. This process was a form of excommunication. Disfellowship definition is - exclusion from or lack of fellowship. 24 See The Watchtower, April 15, 1991, pages 21-23. And, you know, I can't understand how such a nice guy could be saying anything that is 'bad' because he's so 'good.'" Something causes a person to die, and all too frequently, it is an invisible, internal disease, of which infections and cancers are examples. Perhaps a better question is, "Who does this Diotrephes think he is?" A corpse and semen represent sins that are not easily perceived. It is how we keep from being deceived: Have nothing to do with evil! In many cases, disfellowshipping provides the discipline the erring one needs. It almost sounds as if he was only a member of the church or perhaps an elder. For example, if the husband is disfellowshiped, his wife and children will not be comfortable with him conducting a family Bible study or leading in Bible reading and prayer. In practical terms, this means that we do what is right and have nothing to do with what is wrong. What the Bible says about TERMS OF USE Paul says to avoid even the appearance of evil. Disfellowshipping is intended to be a temporary, corrective tool. Excommunication is an institutional act of religious censure used to end or at least regulate the communion of a member of a congregation with other members of the religious institution who are in normal communion with each other. A must for every congregation. Not just if we are doing evil or thinking evil, but even if somebody might come along and think that what we are doing is evil. Similarly, David recognized that a righteous person might need to give him painful correction for his own good. 21:8. “I needed that sort of discipline.”—Heb. (Luke 15:11-24) Jesus’ description of the loving father who rejoiced at his son’s change of heart helps us understand Jehovah’s feelings. He said to them, "He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and I see." By this it will be clear to all men that you are my disciples, if you have love one for another. The son finally came to his senses, repented, and took the initiative to return to his family. Paul says that such deceptive people are serving, not God, but their own belly. God pardoned David’s sin because of David’s sincere repentance. Wisdom has to do with how we act. It probably does not parallel any one spiritual disease, but rather it symbolizes any number of sins that disfigure a person's character and/or attitude. Certain factors or characteristics distinguish the set-apart one or thing, making it different from persons or things of the same kind. . He prated against him with malicious words. In a sense, we are looking for the Tree of Life, which is all good and no evil. I and II Corinthians offers us great comfort by showing that, though one may be cut off from the body, he can return once he has cleaned himself through repentance. But we should avoid getting into a conversation, argument, or discussion about doctrine. And other congregation members had even begun to justify his conduct. He then counseled them: “Remove the wicked person from among yourselves.”—1 Cor. But what if a baptized Christian commits a serious sin because of human weakness? If we mix a little evil with good, what do we get? Before long, we are taken in. That is how far we are supposed to stay away from it. ", Given the way he treated the congregation, Diotrephes was a "Satan in the flesh." How Elders Train Others to Become Qualified. The apostle Paul warned the Corinthians of the danger of allowing willful sinners to remain in their midst. Elders, How Do You Feel About Training Others? Holy essentially means "set apart," but it also carries with it the sense of "different," which helps explain why a person or thing is set apart. If he falls asleep in the snow, he will die. This is what happened in the Garden of Eden. For the sake of reminding disfellowshipped ones of how they can return to Jehovah, elders may periodically visit those who have given some evidence of changing their ways. Efforts are made to help repentant ones return to Jehovah, Elders who have the sad task of communicating a disfellowshipping decision strive to reflect Jehovah’s love. Eve took the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, and it produced this world. Do not even consider them! It is essential that we know this, yet it is perhaps beyond our full understanding and appreciation that God is so merciful and full of grace to provide the sin offering that precedes us! After a while, deceived people do not believe the same things as the rest, and this difference causes separation. Some people can do this without even knowing that they are doing it. At that point, we will have developed the character to be that way all the time ourselves. Any kind of deception will cause division. James describes this responsibility, as well. What reasons do the Scriptures give for taking such drastic measures? It has always been the prerogative of the church to disfellowship any member who refuses to adhere to the doctrine of Christ, or has been guilty of immoral conduct and refuses to repent and make amends. (1 Cor. Likewise, disfellowshipped ones who are no longer members of the Christian congregation—their spiritual family—may come to realize what they have lost. See what over 145,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. But we are to be simple concerning evil. What does the Bible say about withdrawing our fellowship from erring members? Disfellowshipping is intended to be a temporary, corrective tool. Doing so in no way earns us the fellowshipping privileges expressed in the peace offering, but it does show God our understanding of faith, love, sacrifice, thanksgiving, and the links between total devotion to Him, Jesus Christ, our fellow man, and His wonderful purpose. The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Leprosy is a horrible, dreadful disease, thus it is a type of a spiritual disease. Hearings involving "serious sin" are performed by formal judicial committees, in which guilt and repentance are determined by a tribunal of elders. There is also a natural consequence for disobeying Yahweh God on this matter. Bible verses related to Excommunication from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance - Sort By Book Order 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 - It is reported commonly [that there is] fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. Jesus himself gives directions for handling sin in our midst. John promised, "When I get there, I'm going to take care of this. Our holy God is clearly saying, "Those who serve Me must also be holy." If he wants to say a prayer, such as at mealtime, he has a right to do so in his own home. 141:5) To illustrate: Imagine a hiker who succumbs to exhaustion on a cold winter day. We must keep evil at arms length at all times. Now, the Bible does speak of withdrawing fellowship and there is several reasons why that fellowship is withheld as well as a few different situations where fellowship is withheld. Therefore, if he can still be saved, that person is not completely cut off from God. 6:9, 10; Rev. Paul ends in verse 20 with the comfort that God will put away the evil—and the Deceiver—soon. This list should be the full extent of reasons for which to be disfellowshipped. A stranger once came to a meeting at a Kingdom Hall in Switzerland and said that he wanted to become a member of the congregation. The least we can do is give back to Him full devotion in our life as a living sacrifice. The unclean person was symbolically excluded from communion with God and held unfit to eat of the holy food of the altar, symbolizing the Word of God, until he had cleaned up his act. We need to have that "core of steel" for as long as we need it. God can just as easily be saying to the priests and their children, "I am a clean God, and I want those who serve Me to be clean." Because what they are saying is contrary to what God teaches, he says that they have to use smooth words and flattering speech—or, we could say "plausible arguments" and "a neat turn of phrase." Although the concept is widely practiced among religious groups of various kinds, this specific term is used in the Church of Christ and the Jehovah’s Witnesses. We find such an environment among our spiritual brothers and sisters, thanks to the promise we make at the time of our dedication to God to live in harmony with the guidelines found in his Word. “He was still my son,” explains Julian, “but his lifestyle had put up a barrier between us.”. So we only have to do this for so long. ^ par. It is externally visible in its disfigurement of its victim's body. "Stick to the trunk of the tree," as we have said many times in the past. Copyright © 2020 Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. He dresses nicely, and his arguments seem plausible. Notice that the Bible is very clear. Creeping things are also defilements from sins that are less obvious. Paul asks four questions that provide comparisons that clearly urge us to avoid or depart from what is unclean so that we can be at peace and in communion with God. This may sound like all they are doing is trying to get food or trying to "live off of" the saints. The Leviticus passage mentions leprosy, a corpse, and semen. The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Five): The Peace Offering, Sacrifice, and Love, Parable of the Faithful and Evil Servants. PRIVACY POLICY, Why Disfellowshipping Is a Loving Provision, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/m/2015287/univ/art/2015287_univ_sqr_xl.jpg, https://assetsnffrgf-a.akamaihd.net/assets/a/w/E/20150415/wpub/w_E_20150415_lg.jpg, Share Some things are out of our control. The disfellowshipping act shows that Jehovah has a clean people who adhere to Scriptural guidelines in order to maintain that holiness. But since they are telling falsehoods and lies, deceiving the brethren and causing divisions, they are obviously not pleasing God in any way. “A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil” (Proverbs 14:16). Who is this Diotrephes? 5:11; 2 John 10, 11) They thus reinforce the discipline that Jehovah has given him through the elders. THE WATCHTOWER—STUDY EDITION April 2015, Audio download options This is how we are supposed to be! They use deceptive methods as in advertising. In this case, His transcendent purity of intent and character sets Him apart from others or things that people may consider to be god. Was he an evangelist? With respect to the church, it means being disfellowshipped from associating with church members because of flagrant sin. All of us play a role in making sure that the disfellowshipping serves its purpose. The attitude of the evil servant is contrary to the command to be ready. His severe treatment of the other servants is similar to the description of false leaders who ravage the congregation (Acts 20:29-30). He is doing exactly what Satan did. Sign up for The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox.This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. That is what we are striving to become! Nevertheless, Jehovah’s Word gives us sound reasons for believing that such a decision is a loving one. The Bible advises us, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil” (Proverbs 3:7–8). How does God’s loving discipline benefit a repentant wrongdoer? The Christadelphian form of excommunication is called “disfellowshipping” or “withdrawal of fellowship.” It is the disciplinary method which occurs when people do … Stay away from it. Some regard the practice as “unloving” while others believe it is not being done enough. But what it means is that they are stokingtheir own desires. Articles, sermons, and essays about Disfellowship. John W. Ritenbaugh Would you like to read this article in %%? I Corinthians 5:4-5 says, "In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus." Verse 7 distinctly says he was free to eat of the holy things only after the sun went down. The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Five): The Peace Offering, Sacrifice, and Love. One of his most marked characteristics is he liked to be "Number One." Should we disfellowship? More than you may think.… Preventing Deception. If it were not for these elements—because we are so full of spiritual creeping things and spiritual leprosy—we would never be permitted to eat from the Lord's table. Bible Scriptures Pertaining to Disfellowshipping. So loyal family members can no longer have spiritual fellowship with him. 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 King David is a prime example. 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