Was disfellowshipping practiced in the first century Christian congregation?

[theWordofGodisAlive]

According to what is written at 1 Corinthians 5:13 it appears that it was. Why do you think this was practiced and should it be invoked into Christian congregations today if it isn't already? By removing a wrongdoer is this showing a lack of love to that person??? Please explain your reasoning.

 

[DrDeanCrosby]

This portion of the above referenced scripture explains why it must sometimes be practiced: “Make the evil person leave your group.”

Allowing evil to exist in any group would show a love and obedience for Satan.

 

[OrcaDocinTraining]

How should I know? I'm old, but I'm not THAT old.

 

[Patrick]

No,they killed you back then.

 

[witnessofJesus]

excommunication and shunning has been practiced at least sin Moses. and yes people that will not repent of their sins were asked to leave. at least two people were killed for lying to the holy Ghost.


of course, from the days of moses till the days of jesus, Stoning to death was often the way sinners were made to leave the church

p.s. in the church of jesus christ of latter day saint, it is actually written that the church does not have the authority to kill people but that criminals must be delivered up to the justice of the land

D&C 42: 84
84 And if a man or woman shall rob, he or she shall be delivered up unto the law of the land.