2006-12-01 08:08:26 · 20 answers · asked by chosen_isaiah61 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
and not sorry- then they would not be a true christian unless they got out of that and repent ..
2006-12-01 08:09:04 · update #1
"If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. "But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. "If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector." - Matthew 18:15-17
2006-12-01 08:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by 5solas 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I know you only want Christian viewpoints but I wanted to share my .02 on this one. I understand that everyone makes poor choices and at one time, I would have answered,"Mind my own business." But in todays world, a "mistake" like this could be putting the life of this person (and their unknowing spouse) in danger. I don't know what I'd do but I wouldn't be able to remain silent. Especially if I cared for the person's spouse. If I could help prevent the possibility of someone unknowingly catching a deadly disease, I would feel required to do whatever I could.
2006-12-01 09:04:03 · answer #2 · answered by Witchy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You had a question of true value until you added your statement. You must be young to think that Christians don't sin. We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. If the person had no conviction or guilt over the sin than I would question their faith. However, we all have weak moments.
The answer to your question...I would tell a leader in the church with a counseling background and education so they could talk to the person accused.
2006-12-01 08:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by Stiletto ♥ 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
When you say of high respect, I assume you're talking about someone in a position of authority, say like your Pastor? For one thing, I would be crushed if I learned that about my Pastor, he's a very Godly man; but the Biblical thing to do is to go talk to him privately, with two or three witnesses, but he needs to step down from the pulpit IMMEDIATELY! I wouldn't continue in his church if he didn't step down. In such a case, well he's hurt his wife and family. the church, the cause of Christ, and his testimony, and is ineligible to continue as a preacher because he's supposed to be above reproach. But it doesn't mean he's not saved. Christians that allow themselves to get cold on God are just as capable of doing any ungodly act as the unbeliever is. If he truly is saved, God will chastise him, as He does all His children.
2006-12-01 08:23:34 · answer #4 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People cheat on their spouses for a myriad of reasons. Before you judge, remember that everyone is human, everyone has problems and everyone makes mistakes from time to time. We all fall. No one is perfect.
What I would do is simply mind my own business. What happens in another person's marriage is no one else's business. Unless you are very close to this person, you won't know what the details are, what drove the person to adultery, and therefore it's best not to judge.
2006-12-01 08:22:24 · answer #5 · answered by E D 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Talk to them, and if necessary, to their spouse. I would not talk to the Enquirer. The couple'd have some serious issues to work out, and they wouldn't need the whole world judging every word they said or decision they made.
2006-12-01 08:14:10 · answer #6 · answered by Caritas 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would disassociate with that person as birds of a feather tend to flock together. If it is someone close they will ask you why you distanced yourself. That would be the appropriate time to explain the fact that you simply care about them but do not wish to help them live in a manner you do not agree with by reamining silent and condoning it. However you did not wish to embarrass them by exposing their iniquities as you have your own to deal with. They will either decide to come clean out of respect for themselves and you can then reassociate yourself or they will continue in the path they have chosen and you will be well rid of a negative influence.
2006-12-01 08:14:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Tell someone.
Get an opinion from someone else who knows them.
Be careful if you choose to tell the truth because it can get ugly.
I would want to expose the truth.
I ask you this: what would Jesus do?
That is what you should do.
What will you do?
2006-12-01 08:13:09 · answer #8 · answered by elibw 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I would confront them and if they didn't stop and repent, then I would take them before the church and have them removed from their position.
2006-12-01 08:48:47 · answer #9 · answered by JaimeM 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It wouldn't be my place (or anyone else's on Earth) to judge this person. I could only pray for his/her soul and pray that they would see the error of their ways.
God bless
=)
2006-12-01 08:12:50 · answer #10 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋