Bible Question: Is there scripture that would say that someone should refrain from a leadership role (worship team) while they are struggling with a particular sin (some drug use)? They say they know they should quit; but aren't saying that they will. |
Bible Answer: Hi Lynnd, Something you said. . . While I cannot comment on a particular struggle in someone's life, someone whom I do not personally know, and who has not come to me for counsel, I can offer this. In Romans 14:23, we are told that which is not of faith is sin. We read such things as: Acts 24:16 "In view of this, I also do my best to maintain always a blameless conscience both before God and before men. 2 Cor 1:12 For our proud confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you. 1 Tim 1:19 keeping faith and a good conscience, 2 Tim 1:3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience Heb 13:18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things. (Now, allow me to be perfectly clear lest someone claim I am saying something I am not. I do not suggest that a man's conscience is the final authority on a matter.) If this person knows that they should step down, then that is exactly what they should do. So without any other information, or specific words for such a one, I could rightfully say to them, "You already know what the right thing to do is." There are passages that discuss leadership positions in the letters to Timothy and Titus. I suggest a careful reading of Titus, since it is the more concise, then Timothy. I hope this helps! Love in Christ, Mark |