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NASB | 1 Timothy 5:19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 5:19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is based on [the testimony of at least] two or three witnesses. [Deut 19:15] |
Subject: I can use Galatians 4:16 as a support. |
Bible Note: Hello TTime, sounds like a dire situation and my heart goes out to you as you are apparently very disturbed about the situation. However, let my words be words of caution. It is far from our understanding, and possibly your own, just exactly what this leader is involved with. Possibly sinful behavior, possibly reaching out to the lost. So my caution is that you don't misjudge this person and act in a way that will end up embarrassing yourself and putting yourself in the wrong. It may be more appropriate to have someone more grounded in Scripture deal with this. It's no small thing to question or "confront" a leader called by God as we have to assume at this point this person is. While your mulling this over consider the following passage. Matt 9:10-13 10 And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. 11 And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" 12 But when he heard it, he said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician , but those who are sick. 13 Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.' For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners." ESV God bless and prayer for the Lord's guidance on this, Jeff |