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NASB | James 2:8 ¶ If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF," you are doing well. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 2:8 ¶ If, however, you are [really] fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF [that is, if you have an unselfish concern for others and do things for their benefit]" you are doing well. [Lev 19:18] |
Bible Question: Two years ago, a brother and a sister in our church had sexual relationship. Both are single. Later the girl was suffered from venereal disease. Two week ago, we discovered a married pastor has sexual relationship with a single sister in the church for one year. The pastor keeps leading praise and worship in many revival meeting. Does the bible have any advise when the church is in such situation? Actually, these thing disappoint me a lot. I have been long for a pure and perfect church for many years. But I think it is impossible now. The church is full of conflict, full of gossip, full of sin. |
Bible Answer: Dear Ivory313: Am greatly distressed by this sad news shared. Will be praying for you in this time of turmoil. Totally am in agreement with Pastor Paul's advice, but agree that you not go alone first time out. This "professor" teaching theology in a seminary MUST be confronted, lovingly but firmly. He is teaching by words and deeds, future pastors/leaders of Christ's Church. He must be corrected for many reasons, but primarily due to the high standard by which he is held due to being a teacher of God's Word and by which he will be judged. There is much at stake! Be strong and courageous in the faith He has given you. God's Word is truly the sword of truth. I also think you have an obligation to go to the Dean of Academics of the seminary while also speaking to the "prof." God bless. |