Should we hold our protestant brothers accountable to the "Ten Commandments"?

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I work with protestants who consider me their Christian brother but, do not live what they say they believe.
Should I point out their sin as I would a fellow Catholic?
What should I do when my brother gets drunk at work and leaves the workplace for hours (while still on the clock)?
Do I love them, pray for them and try not to judge?
Or, do I dare to confront those who belong to other faiths?
Would it be the responsiblity of their particular church to confront them (I am certain that their church is not aware of their actions)?
 
I would not distinguish one Christian from another in this regard.

I’d turn the guy at work in to HR. He needs help, or to be fired if he doesn’t stop.
 
If they are your “brothers” or friends, whatever you may call them, I think that having that relationship would allow you to atleast discuss with them what is going on. Not from a condemning stand point of listing the commandments that they are breaking or even saying (directly) that they are sinning. You can approach it from a different angle, showing your care and overall concern for them.

The getting drunk at work is a different issue and if you do not feel comfortable talking with them about it, I agree with the previous post, you need to talk with HR about it.
 
Thank you for your insights. I will not treat them any differently because they are protestants!
 
obedient said:
I work with protestants who consider me their Christian brother but, do not live what they say they believe.
Should I point out their sin as I would a fellow Catholic?
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YES. All people are called to be members of the Catholic Church - the one true Church in which is the salvation of all. It is our responsibility to help people, especially Protestants, to draw closer to the Catholic Faith. Please, help your fellow co-workers and point out their errors.

Remember, we too shall be judged by our omissions. It is our responsibility before God to instruct the ignorant, admonish sinners, etc
 
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I work with protestants who consider me their Christian brother but, do not live what they say they believe.
Should I point out their sin as I would a fellow Catholic?
What should I do when my brother gets drunk at work and leaves the workplace for hours (while still on the clock)?
Do I love them, pray for them and try not to judge?
Or, do I dare to confront those who belong to other faiths?
Would it be the responsiblity of their particular church to confront them (I am certain that their church is not aware of their actions)?
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You also need to consider—if something happens (accident) cause by this persons drinking—will your employer be held in part liable—since this persons drinking starts in the workplace and he is on the clock at the time of an accident.
 
" work with protestants who consider me their Christian brother but, do not live what they say they believe. "

A lot of Catholics do that too; it’s not limited to or because they are Protestants.

Should Protestants hold their Catholic brethern and sisteren to the Ten Commandments also?
 
Well, how incredibly charitable of you to not treat them any different because they are Protestant (yes I’m being sarcastic).
 
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