sometimes, because it is our human nature, we tends to 'filter' and isolate those we think are not suitable or bad friends...
we isolate them because their character, their attitudes are seen as 'shameful'
however, this is not the case in bible.
Jesus came and befriend, held them, love them so that they can be renewed once again. This is a great love.
the book of Corinthians says it all. Paul wrote the book not only to rebuke or give warnings to them, but also to assure them that Jesus loves them much that He is waiting for them and encourage them to let Jesus be the centre of their lives.
Paul does not disown them, does not throw them out because of their bad behaviour, does not fly into a tirade over their irresponsible way.. but takes them by hand, goes over the old ground and directing them....
i guess.. this type of Paul-attitude should be implant and grown into our church, those who wanted to serve as a leader.. in the church.. has to have a heart of compassion... or else... we would not be able to bring back those who are in the midst of chaos..
because.. by then we had abandoned them to their own destructions...
