According to John 1:7-11 (ESV), what should you do with anyone who does not bring this teaching?

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John teaches that true witness about Christ protects the community from error, and our response to those who do not bring the teaching about Jesus is shaped by that protection. When someone does not bring this teaching, extending hospitality or even a greeting can be read as endorsement or partnership with their message. The prudent and faithful choice is to withhold receiving them into your home and to refrain from greeting them, so as not to participate in or propagate teachings that contradict the gospel. This stance safeguards doctrinal purity and clear fellowship, signaling that shared ministry or support is not appropriate with those who teach differently. In practice, it means recognizing the seriousness of teaching about Jesus and acting in a way that aligns with biblical guidance on maintaining sound doctrine and proper association.