Apostolic Constitutions
Those who disregard these teachings and allow the unrepentant to escape punishment, much like Saul with Agag (1 Sam. 15:9) and Eli with his sons who did not recognize the Lord (1 Sam. 2:25-34), tarnish both their own integrity and the Church of God in their midst. Consequently, they stand unjust before both God and the righteous, as they become a stumbling block to many who are newly enlightened, those lacking understanding, as well as to young men and women. Misery is destined for them, and they will bear the weight of a heavy millstone (Matthew 18:6-7), facing the depths for their transgressions.
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Due to their reckless behavior, being regarded as a leader among them, they will falter in their faith and, ensnared by the same affliction, will inevitably meet their doom, just as those did with Jeroboam (3 Kings 12:12-15) and the followers of Korah alongside their leader (Num. 16:32-35).