As Christians, we should not be found walking outside love. Being in enmity with one another is not an act of godliness. Such things should not be experienced in the church. According to the bible, the early Christians dwelled in love. They united as one.
It is God's intention for the church to walk in harmony. Whenever there is division among the people, then the devil is at work.
1 Corinthians 5:11 - But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
12 - For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?
13 - But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.
We are called by Christ to be doers of good works. You are not doing the will of the father if you aren't doing good works. If you genuinely intend to walk in the ways of the father they you need to depart from evil ways.
If someone refuses to do so, the person should not be a part of the church, and here's why:
1 Corinthians 15:33 - Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
The attitude of a member can affect others as well. If someone exhibits good attitude, he sets a good example for other and this has a potential of influencing others in a positive way. But if someone should act in the negative, it may also influence others negatively as well. We should ensure to do good in the sight of God.
Other passages discussed in today's teaching are:
Proverbs 11:30, 1 Peter 2: 12, James 5:19–20, Philippians 2:16, Titus 3:10, Romans 2:23-24, Matthew 5:16, Proverbs 20:20
If I have a bad attitude, I can actually influence my church members
That’s why it is very good to report anyone who has a very bad attitude to the congregation
As church members, we all should set a good record and behaviors for our other members
We should try to influence people positively in the house of the Lord
It's very easy to be influenced by the bad behaviour of others, that is why the church should not tolerate those who act contrary to the commands of God, in the church.