Is it okay for Christians to avoid other Christians?

Pastor Heath Lambert addresses whether it's biblically acceptable for Christians to intentionally avoid or exclude other believers, particularly in everyday interactions like greeting one another.

Key Points

- Christians live in an increasingly "graceless" culture that normalizes cutting people off

- Scripture commands us to "aim for restoration" (2 Corinthians 13:11)

- While complete restoration isn't always possible, Christians are called to maintain basic courtesy

- Jesus acknowledges the reality of enemies but commands us to love them (Matthew 5:43-44)

- Even greeting those we dislike distinguishes Christian behavior (Matthew 5:47-48)

While Christians may have enemies, we aren't permitted to be enemies. Basic courtesies like greetings should be extended even in difficult relationships.

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