We all know that Jesus loves us- even to the point of being mocked, tortured, and crucified for our eternal salvation. We also know that we are called to love our brothers and sisters, so we naturally hate the idea of treating our brothers and sisters differently than they wish to be treated. Is this Biblically supported? Deacon Tim reminds us of several Biblical passages on the subject, including this one in the New Testament:
1 Corinthians 5:11-13
But I now write to you not to associate with anyone named a brother, if he is immoral, greedy, an idolater, a slanderer, a drunkard, or a robber, not even to eat with such a person.
For why should I be judging outsiders? Is it not your business to judge those within?
God will judge those outside. "Purge the evil person from your midst."
Tough stuff. What to do with those who we love but who are in unrepentant sin? (http://www.twoedgetalk.com/)