Paragraph 27.12

As all Believers are bound to join themselves to particular Churches, when and where they have Opportunity so to do; so all that are admitted unto the Privileges of a Church, are also under the Censures and Government thereof, according to the Rule of Christ.^a

1. a. 1 Thessalonians 5:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 14–15

   1 Thessalonians 5:14

   ^5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

   ^5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

   2 Thessalonians 3:6; 2 Thessalonians 3:14–15

   ^3:6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. ^3:14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. ^3:15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

   ^3:6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us. ^3:14 Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. ^3:15 Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.

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