There is a difference between rebuking or admonishing in LOVE and doing so out of spite or a sense of spiritual superiority. And appearances and intentions can often-times be misunderstood - on both sides of the 'argument'.
That's why I think we should be careful about "labeling" or "marking" people (ie. heretic, wolf, etc). Especially when there is more in the way of common ground than in differences.
Some here are 'new' to the teachings of BT's and for some it is 'old hat', but regardless of our level of knowledge or spiritual maturity, we are all brothers and sisters in the Lord, if it so be that we are all seeking after the truth and after the Father and the Son. He must give the increase and until that happens we are where we are and it IS "by the foolishness of preaching" that the blind and deaf are healed.
Rom 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Rom 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Rom 12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Rom 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Rom 12:20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Rom 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Act 28:30 And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,
Chrissie