Question

How should we view a person who has been removed from the congregation, and why?How, then, should we view a fellow believer who is removed from the congregation? Although we do not socialize with him, we should view him as a lost sheep, not a lost cause. A sheep that has strayed from the fold may well return. Remember, that lost sheep dedicated himself to Jehovah. Sadly, he is not living up to that dedication at present, and that puts him in a dangerous position. (Ezek. 18:31) Nevertheless, as long as Jehovah’s mercy is available, there is hope that the person will return. How do the elders reflect that hope even toward a wrongdoer who has been removed from the congregation?

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Answer 1

We should view a person removed from the congregation as a lost sheep in need of guidance, not as a lost cause. Just as Jesus spoke of leaving the ninety-nine to find the one that strayed (Luke 15:4-7), we should hold onto hope for their return. Jehovah’s mercy is always available, and through the elders’ support and encouragement, even those who have erred can find a path back to the fold. Remember, repentance can lead to restoration (Ezek. 18:32).