Family Life is very important in the Bible. Good relationships between siblings, between husband and wife, between parents and children are encouraged. Even when one spouse is a believer and the other is not, there is advice to tolerate the unbeliever. In fact the unbeliever is sanctified by the believer in the family.
The Apostle Paul says:
1 Cor 7:13-14 And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy.
BUT The WatchTower Organisation says.
Children should get away from disfellowshipped parents as soon as they are old enough to leave. (Watchtower, 11/15/52, p. 703. )
Children should get away from disfellowshipped parents as soon as they are old enough to leave. (Watchtower, 11/15/52, p. 703. )
If a child of someone is disfellowshipped from the Kingdom Hall, the parent is to refuse to listen to the child's reason.( Organization for Kingdom-Preaching and Disciple-Making1972, p. 173.)
Disfellowshipped children, legally of age will be kicked out of the home. (Watchtower, 11/15/52, p. 703. )
a disfellowshipped relative who does not live in the same home, contact with him is also kept to what is absolutely necessary ... even curtailed completely if at all possible.WT 7/15/1963, p. 443
"If a JW joins another religion, an announcement is made to the congregation to stop associating with him." (WT 10/15/1986 p.31)
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Originally posted by Rajk999Your campaign is noted.
Family Life is very important in the Bible. Good relationships between siblings, between husband and wife, between parents and children are encouraged. Even when one spouse is a believer and the other is not, there is advice to tolerate the unbeliever. In fact the unbeliever is sanctified by the believer in the family.
The Apostle Paul says:
1 Cor 7 ...[text shortened]... ouncement is made to the congregation to stop associating with him." (WT 10/15/1986 p.31)
Originally posted by Rajk999I see that is another place where the Watchtower has not yet re-interpreted
Family Life is very important in the Bible. Good relationships between siblings, between husband and wife, between parents and children are encouraged. Even when one spouse is a believer and the other is not, there is advice to tolerate the unbeliever. In fact the unbeliever is sanctified by the believer in the family.
The Apostle Paul says:
1 Cor 7 ...[text shortened]... ouncement is made to the congregation to stop associating with him." (WT 10/15/1986 p.31)
in the NWT to agree with their teachings. Good job in pointing that out.
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When Discipline Is Severe
If your child is unrepentant and is a baptized Christian, he may receive the strongest form of discipline—being disfellowshipped from the congregation. The extent of contact that you will then have with him depends on his age and other circumstances.
If the child is a minor and is living at home, you will naturally continue to take care of his physical needs. He also requires moral training and discipline, and you have the responsibility to provide these. (Proverbs 1:8-18; 6:20-22; 29:17) You may want to conduct a Bible study with him, involving his direct participation. You can draw his attention to various scriptures and to the publications provided by “the faithful and discreet slave.” (Matthew 24:45) You can also take the child with you to Christian meetings and have him sit with you. All of this can be done in hopes that he will take Scriptural counsel to heart.
The situation is different if the disfellowshipped one is not a minor and is living away from home. The apostle Paul admonished Christians in ancient Corinth: “Quit mixing in company with anyone called a brother that is a fornicator or a greedy person or an idolater or a reviler or a drunkard or an extortioner, not even eating with such a man.” (1 Corinthians 5:11) While caring for necessary family matters may require some contact with the disfellowshipped person, a Christian parent should strive to avoid needless association.
When an erring child is disciplined by Christian shepherds, it would be unwise if you were to reject or minimize their Bible-based action. Siding with your rebellious child would not be providing any real protection from the Devil. Actually, you would be endangering your own spiritual health. On the other hand, by supporting the efforts of the shepherds, you will remain “solid in the faith” and will provide the best help for your child.—1 Peter 5:9.
From the Watchtower 2007. A little newer update on the 1952 issues.
Originally posted by galveston75Ok .. but the point is that family life should come first. Sidelining unbelievers who are not part of your biological family is fine but when its your mother, father, brother, sister, child .. then there are other guidelines to follow..
When Discipline Is Severe
If your child is unrepentant and is a baptized Christian, he may receive the strongest form of discipline—being disfellowshipped from the congregation. The extent of contact that you will then have with him depends on his age and other circumstances.
If the child is a minor and is living at home, you will naturally continue ...[text shortened]... your child.—1 Peter 5:9.
From the Watchtower 2007. A little newer update on the 1952 issues.
Originally posted by Rajk999I think it is opposite of the Hmong culture, they have like 5 generations living under one roof. Good why to save money.
Family Life is very important in the Bible. Good relationships between siblings, between husband and wife, between parents and children are encouraged. Even when one spouse is a believer and the other is not, there is advice to tolerate the unbeliever. In fact the unbeliever is sanctified by the believer in the family.
The Apostle Paul says:
1 Cor 7 ...[text shortened]... ouncement is made to the congregation to stop associating with him." (WT 10/15/1986 p.31)