Separation &
Non-Association
Non-Association
1 Timothy 1:19-20
holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith; of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
Your Spirit
Loves God
Taking blasphemy seriously enough to act decisively honors God's name and His holiness.
Loves Neighbor
Removing a persistent blasphemer protects the faith of the community and, through the severe mercy of consequences, offers the offender a path back to repentance.
Your Body
Moral Behaviour
After warnings, apply corrective discipline—remove from fellowship (“hand over to Satan”) so they learn not to blaspheme
aim for repentance and restoration