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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, It seems you have resisted if not rejected my input. Allow me to clarify please. I did not intend to suggest that you have no grounding in the Word, I apologize for having come across that way. On the forum I have a habit of "cutting to the chase" as the space and time is limited for responding. Your original question was: "Where are scriptures to support having to confront leadership or authority? I recall I believe there was a time when Peter had to confront authority..." A clear statement that you did not have the Scriptural foundation to address the problem at hand. This issue being such a delicate matter, I felt it prudent to recommend you leave the matter to someone "more" grounded in the Word. I hope this is better expressed and received. Sorry you didn't find the scripture reference helpful. But your follow up to me did very well to demonstrate the application. You are half right concerning those sinners that Jesus interacted with. Some were changed, but some, as we see in the text, were not. Multiple encounters with the religious leaders of the day are good references. I agree totally that if this "leader" is accepting of the sin vs. the sinner then your concern is legitimate. While I am not an "official" church leader, I do believe I am a respected member of the church and local community. This weekend I will be attending a dinner party with my wife and her coworkers. It will be in a public place. There will be alcohol served and at least two of the participants are openly homosexual. I will be friendly and sociable. I know some things about these people and I don't believe a one of them to be saved. They also know a little about me. It's nice to know that my presence alone is enough to prevent dirty jokes and other behaviors that are customary for this group. I will enjoy my meal and my wife's company and pray that my witness will be obvious. Of course, I always pray that the Lord will use me to lead another to Him. God bless and thank you for allowing me to clarify. Jeff |