ANSWER: Such questions are often difficult to answer without knowing all of the details. However, if a person is in a sin, of which he refuses to repent, and is scripturally withdrawn from, all Christians everywhere (regardless of prior relationships) must recognize and honor that withdrawal action! The man in question is not only guilty of the sin that necessitated the withdrawal, but has also become guilty of causing division in the Lord’s Body! Those in support of the man are in error by not honoring the withdrawal action, and by participating in the sin of division. Though these are still recognized as Christians, they are “erring” Christians. Each involved must repent of their sins to be forgiven and saved eternally.