As for a person who stirs up division, after a first and second warning, have nothing to do with him — the divisive person (hairetikos) promotes sectarian factions (hairesis — heresy/sect), creating schism through personality or doctrine. The pastoral process includes two warnings (nouthetesia — admonishment), respecting human freedom while protecting community. The final step — apotage (rejection/disassociation) — acknowledges that some will not repent; church purity requires boundaries.

COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS

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