I do not want to upset anyone's apple cart, but I think it dangerous and presumptuous to assume from our limited vision if one is a wheat or a tare, saved or unsaved.
God has clearly shown me that the coming great awakening will be the definitive separation of sheep and goats. All have been asleep. All will be awakened. Not all will want to light their lamps. However, when the virgins are all sleeping, one cannot tell who they are or what they will eventually choose.
Our job is to love ALL. Our job is to believe the best for all, to give them the benefit of the doubt, and I firmly believe that there will be those like Saul among us, who may even resist the truth shared with them now, who will become the next generation of Pauls.
I pray you do not take this suggested correction in the wrong way, my brother. You have my full respect. I simply ask that you pray about the words I offer you.
Yes, the church is a mess, a religious mixture of wheat and tares growing together. Confusion and carnality reign and many true sheep are trying to grow in pastures that have little spiritual sustanence. But Jesus has assured us, if necessary, He will leave the ninety and nine and go rescue the one we may have erred in pre-judging as not of the flock.
blessings to you, my dear friend
Gideon
