Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men. . . (Matthew 10:16-17a) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things… Continue reading Wise as Serpents: Light Comes into the World — and Evil Attacks (Part 3 of a sermon series by Jeff Crippen)
Author: Jeff Crippen
How Abusers Use (Mis-use) Matthew 18 to Escape Church Discipline. Evidence is not just eyewitness testimony.
One thing that abusers in the church are very good at is using Matthew 18 to continue their abuse. Many of them never do anything abusive in front of two or three witnesses. Abusers are rarely stupid enough to leave two or three witnesses. They always know what to say and who to say it to so… Continue reading How Abusers Use (Mis-use) Matthew 18 to Escape Church Discipline. Evidence is not just eyewitness testimony.
