"In the name of The Lord Jesus Christ ... keep away from every brother who is idle and does not live according to the teaching you received ..." "If anyone does not obey our instruction ... Do not associate with him ... Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother." 2 Thessalonians 3:6 & 14-15 (NIV)
Christians are to separate themselves from, and not to fellowship with, habitually disobedient believers and from non believers. Do not hang out with or frequently interact socially with the blatantly sinful, non believing individuals or with believers who live a pattern of life that is not conforming to The Word of God. Warn them, in brotherly love, of the consequences of their behavior or their non belief, but do not continue to walk with them.
"Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" Amos 3:3 Be careful regarding the people that you choose to "walk with". Who your friends are says a lot about you.
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