True, but Jesus also accepted the Romans when they were oppressing the Jews. He even forgave Judas, and accepted the thief next to his cross into heaven.
From what I've read, Jesus would accept anyone who wanted to join the flock, and he would not abandon the flock for one sheep. He would teach all members of the flock forgiveness, as well as steer the flock away from harmful behavior (such as grooming children).
True, but Jesus also accepted the Romans when they were oppressing the Jews. He even forgave Judas, and accepted the thief next to his cross into heaven.
From what I've read, Jesus would accept anyone who wanted to join the flock, and he would not abandon the flock for one sheep. He would teach all members of the flock forgiveness, as well as steer the flock away from harmful behavior (such as grooming children).
Continuing to sin isn't JoInIng ThE FlOcK it's being a false teacher.
Jesus accepted sinners so that he could teach them. Otherwise there would be no point.
What part of "go and sin no more" are you not getting?
John 8, right? That line is prefixed with
and immediately followed by
Jesus accepted anyone who was willing to follow him and his teachings. He never condemned the sinner, but the sin itself.