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.
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1 Corinthians 5:11 – does it apply only if there’s common knowledge of the person’s sin? (Part 2)
What I said in Part 1 of this two-part series doesn't imply there is no room for some kind of investigative process. But before I go further, this vital point needs to be made: If there are allegations of criminal behaviour, then the church must not be doing the investigation. If the church takes it upon… Continue reading 1 Corinthians 5:11 – does it apply only if there’s common knowledge of the person’s sin? (Part 2)