But then what about those goodbyes that are due to blatant sin, toxic behaviors, dysfunctional pride, or destructive actions? Gary Thomas in his book When to Walk Away says, Some of you still can’t imagine turning someone away or letting someone walk away, even if the relationship has become toxic. Your Lord and Savior doesn’t have that problem: “Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” (Matthew
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