After all, their son had a choice, and he chose to pursue his unchristian lifestyle rather than to continue to enjoy close association with his parents and other fellow believers.
Lõppude lõpuks oli nende pojal valikuvõimalus. Ta oleks võinud hoida sooje suhteid oma vanemate ja kaaskristlastega, kuid otsustas mittekristliku elu kasuks.