gives talks at prayer meetings and holds himself up as a person of integrity but also trawls dating sites on his own in the evenings hiding behind all sorts of profiles deserve to be reported to the bishop? Always has several women on the go and claims they are friends?
2007-02-23 13:29:24 · 32 answers · asked by eagledreams 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I learned earlier today that I had overstepped my bounds with someone. Perhaps there is a parallel... it is a sure sign of maturity to know when meddling has replaced concern. Only you can decide. I still believe an open heart and forgiveness are the beginning of understanding God.
2007-02-23 14:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just let it be. If he is doing something immoral it will all come back to him. Is he a good person? Has he ever done anything to wrong you? Does it seem as though he needs help? What good would telling the bishop do? I would find something else to occupy your time than worrying about somebody elses life unless it was effecting yours. Or go straight to the horses mouth and confront him if you feel so strong about it. How do you know he does this? Are you being sneaky? That isn't exactly a stand up citizen either. What is so wrong about looking at profiles... as long as they aren't underage or children, he has the right to find someone to share his life with. Not everybody is blessed with finding "the one" on the first shot. There is nothing wrong with dating a few people at the same time either. Talk to him if it bothers you, maybe he knows how much people of the church tend to gossip and would rather not share his personal life with them. Things tend to get twisted and turned when people who like to know others business get involved. Leave him alone or go directly talk to him.
2007-02-23 13:40:52 · answer #2 · answered by Muriah Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, I do not know anything about bishops or anything because I'm not Catholic... however, if what you're talking about is a sin (directly violating GOD's laws and commands; not according to your own view of sins) and you know about it then you should. If you remember in the Garden of Eden when Adam didn't tell Eve to NOT eat the apple, but just stood there... that was him being passive. And passiveness is a sin especially if it's not saying something to a fellow brother and helping them out (even if they might not appreciate it then)
I really hope that made sense.
2007-02-23 13:35:42 · answer #3 · answered by RattyTat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not religious but I believe that a man who is working the websites and spending time with men or women in real life or on the web is cheating and lying.
The bishop doesn't need to know the guy knows and that's all that matters.
2007-02-23 13:33:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you have special information on this person, it would, in my view, be a kind idea to somehow let him know you ( and possibly others ) know his weakness. That way he can modify his behaviour by either ditching the ladies, or the prayer meetings. The choice would then be up to him to grow and learn from the expereince.
Try and think what Jesus would do in all situations, Remember the parable of the prostitute : "let him who is without sin cast the first stone"...and they all left starting form the oldest to the youngest........."woman, where are thy accusers"......"go, and sin no more"...no judgement involved by good ole JC!
2007-02-23 14:01:04 · answer #5 · answered by bak2deefuture 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doesnt sound as though he is doing anything wrong to me. Nor does it sound as though you have any evidence that he is doing wrong. It is always dangerous to assume and fill in gaps. You cannot decide whether the women are friends or not. Are you in a position to judge? I take it you are a Christian so maybe the words "let he amongst you who is without sin cast the first stone" are appropriate here.
2007-02-23 19:34:16 · answer #6 · answered by LillyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We as christians have an obligation when we see a brother or sister in Christ stumble and fall into sin to help each other. You have an obligation to take another brother as a witness and confront him about his actions, if that doesn't work get an elder of the church and seek his council.
2007-02-23 13:35:48 · answer #7 · answered by Victor V 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a hypocrite to me. He probably has the Bishop snowed so I would just let it ride and let God be the judge.
2007-02-23 13:40:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are all growing in the Lord some are under developed than others. would you take a child with down syndrom and throw him out of the house,or shove him out of the flock, and allow him to starve? He who is without sin let him cast the first stone.this problem is between him and GOD pray for him and GOD will take care of it.
2007-02-23 13:51:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is touchy. I will say that at least stop the speaking at prayer meetings until his actions come on line somewhat with the teachings of Jesus. As far as his personal relationship with GOD, that is up to him and GOD.
Shalom.
2007-02-23 13:33:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋