Avoid them that cause trouble

What does it mean to avoid someone according to Romans 16:17? In the English Standard Version, we read this: "I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them." For you die hard skeptics that feel you can't get anything from any other translation but the King James Version, then look at that verse in the KJV: "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them."

Ok, now you have two different translations. Why are you afraid of that verse? The truth is that most preachers are afraid of it because when they do that, then they are considered traitors and they have no love. Then the good hearted folks who are stirring up trouble will throw the love verses around and make you feel like a moron. Here is reality in the actuality. If you are walking around stirring up trouble, then the Bible says for people to avoid you. You must either decide to get right or accept the consequences of your actions. God is tired of people who claim to be Christians spewing off at the mouth to hurt another Christian. This is totally wrong. I realize that "blood is thicker than water" and some people really hate it when someone goes against what they believe, but let's face it. You could be wrong! Every idle word you throw out there is recorded. Every gossip you give is recorded. Every slanderous remark is marked down and God holds the key to your fate. You choose to live for God and do right or keep living for yourself and keep sinning. Honestly, do you think Jesus loves it when you do that junk? You must choose today to do either what is right or not. The choice is yours. I just passed a bar and since the new law says you can't smoke inside the building, they created a fenced in shed with a top only so the patrons can go outside and smoke and drink. We as Christians are saying we are not causing trouble all in the name of trying to defend our point. There are two sides to each story. The side that is always talking is always what? The side that never defends themselves is what? You make that decision. So, I challenge you this day. Are you pleasing God with your slanderous statements? Now, it is in your hands.