In this passage Paul urges believers to "keep away from" and "not associate" with "brothers" who do not follow his teaching. He went on to say, "Don't treat him as an enemy but warn him as a brother." But what is the context? What were these brothers doing?
In the direct context it seems like they were "not working" but free loading on others. They were not doing their part to make the whole better. They were not following Paul's instructions or his example. Possibly they were "all talk and no action" kind of people.
Be the kind of christian other christians don't have to avoid.
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