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Imitate God’s Mercy TodayThe Watchtower—1991 | April 15
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Former friends and relatives might hope that a disfellowshipped one would return; yet out of respect for the command at 1 Corinthians 5:11, they do not associate with an expelled person.b They leave it to the appointed shepherds to take the initiative to see if such a one is interested in returning.
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Imitate God’s Mercy TodayThe Watchtower—1991 | April 15
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b If in a Christian’s household there is a disfellowshipped relative, that one would still be part of the normal, day-to-day household dealings and activities. This could include being present when spiritual material is considered as a family.—See The Watchtower of November 15, 1988, pages 19-20.
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