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Originally Posted by Thankful Jane
Concerning the uncleanness of these leaders, men who claim to be ministers of the Word of God, should we just say that God is sovereign? Should we close our eyes, cover our ears, shut our lips, and let their teachings and practices continue, uncontested, to hold sway over so many of God's children?
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Thankful Jane, I did answer yes to your first two questions. Upon consideration I felt to go into detail. Certain brothers don't want to be contested, just go on positively. Any Biblical direction would be Matthew 18:21-22.
Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus *said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.
It's been well documented your dealings with Benson, Indiana's with Ron Kangas and other regional co-workers. I'm sure in each geograsphic region there are more examples. Point is an emphasis placed on forgiveness. In other words the onus is placed upon the offended ones to forgive rather than the offenders to repent.
What about James 5:16?
Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.
Rather in my living James 5:16 is a heart matter. If the Holy Spirit convicts regarding a certain offense towards a certain brother or a certain sister, I confess my sin to one another.
In closing as many messages given by the blended brothers, many I have heard are far more weighted towards the kingdom age. Whereas the age of Grace appears to be just a footnote to the completion. I offer this for consideration of the thread, it is God's sovereignty there is an age of grace. For all who read, let's not take grace so lightly. Consider your heart. Take care of relationships; past and present.