[daniel1212]

Thus, there is a strong correlation with this example and the severe example in the Messiah's teaching. It makes sense to link those cases, but not the other two. In this severe case, the commandment being broken is the Second Greatest Commandment (from Leviticus and the Gospels), and perhaps others.

Excuse me, but do you have an actual argument with all this? Denying faith as well as denying the faith both have negative consequences, but if you are trying to support for wrest RC purgatory out of this then it is simply eisegesis.

[af_vet_1981]

Excuse me, but do you have an actual argument with all this? Denying faith as well as denying the faith both have negative consequences, but if you are trying to support for wrest RC purgatory out of this then it is simply eisegesis.

It is evident the Messiah taught that disciples (little flock) who did not watch would be punished when He returned, and at levels commensurate with the offences.