Regarding Heresy how should one adress those who are under herectical teachers

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I'm a little new at this website, specifically the discussion board aspect although I've been a longtime fan/supporter for a goodwhile). I was writing because I have a passion for apolegetics and see a great need for identifying those in the Body of Christ who seem to be promoting herectical stances.

However, I've seen instances where it seems to have been taken out of hand. I've seen instance where people have apparently degenerated into name-calling and sharp language while saying that it's permissible because Jesus/the apostles did the same things too (if you want an example, check out this website....... (www.pulpit-pimps.org (http://www.pulpit-pimps.org)) Though there many things that they seem to be doing right, there seem to be plenty of examples where they seem to be in the wrong....and I'm a bit confused as to what to make of it.

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Some scriptures that one gave me to back up the point that it was pemissible to make fun of those who are herectics/deride them or constantly use sharp sarcasm whenever they make statements are as follows:

Mat 15:7 [Ye] hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

Mat 16:3 And in the morning, [It will be] foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O [ye] hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not [discern] the signs of the times?

Mat 22:18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, [ye] hypocrites?

Act 20:29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.

Mat 23:13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in [yourselves], neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.

Tts 1:16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny [him], being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

Mat 23:14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.

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Mat 23:27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men’s] bones, and of all uncleanness.

Mar 7:6 He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with [their] lips, but their heart is far from me.

Luk 11:44 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over [them] are not aware [of them].

Mat 15:14 … they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

Mat 23:27 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead [men’s] bones, and of all uncleanness.

Phl 3:2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers

Mar 13:22 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if [it were] possible, even the elect.

2Pe 2:12 ¶ But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;

2Pe 2:13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, [as] they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots [they are] and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;

2Pe 2:14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

2Pe 2:15 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam [the son] of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

2Pe 2:17 These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.

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Gal.6.1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.

1Tim.6.11 But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

2 Tim 2:
24 The Lord's bond-servant must <u>not be quarrelsome</u>, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,

25 <u>with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition</u>, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,

1 Pet 3:
14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed AND DO NOT FEAR THEIR INTIMIDATION, AND DO NOT BE TROUBLED,

15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;

16 and keep a <u>good conscience</u> so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.

17 For it is better, if God should will it so, that you suffer for doing what is right rather than for doing what is wrong.


Having posted those verses for your review, I must say, I suppose I am a heretic, I don't mind what you call me, impoliteness annoys me though.

SSV