Matthew 18:15 If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.

When someone does something wrong – how do you deal with it?

Do you tell everyone and blame them for doing things wrong?

Have you tried taking them aside, just you and them, and try to show them they are at fault?

We do tend to jump in with both feet and judge people far too quickly; that is not the way God teaches us to handle things!

Romans 16:17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.

How many times did your parents tell you to keep away from certain people? They were trying to protect you and allow you to learn the truth…

Jesus came to share the truth and give us the chance to avoid the evil and corrupt people in our lives – take that chance with Him!

There are going to be more and more people who go up against the gospel just so they can live their own lives; you don’t have to follow them!

2 Thessalonians 2:15 So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.

How many times have you gone back to your old ways just because it is easier to do? This verse does not teach that!

What is being said here is we should always try to do what the gospel teaches us – going back to what Jesus said we should do and not go off on our own ways.

Does it matter where we hear the gospel from? No; as long as it is the gospel and not someone else’s version of the truth. Stick to God’s Word!