Matthew 13:
We can't tell which is which with perfect certainty. However, when we can, excommunication is possible. 1 Cor 5:
According to Jesus, we often don't know which is which. When we do know, according to Paul, we should expel them.
Why not separate the weeds from the wheat?29 But he said, ‘No, lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat along with them."
- When young, They are not easy to distinguish.
- Their roots are intertwined. Pulling one affects the roots of the other.
- The process is disruptive to the soil condition.
We can't tell which is which with perfect certainty. However, when we can, excommunication is possible. 1 Cor 5:
Why not separate the weeds from the wheat?11 But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.
12 What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? 13 God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you.”
According to Jesus, we often don't know which is which. When we do know, according to Paul, we should expel them.