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BIBLE DISCUSSION THREAD 152257

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  • Women Against Violence on Psalms 1 - 3 years ago
    There are people who have been abused by churches and trying to find a good Christ Centered Church that uses the bible. How do people handle church abuse biblically?
  • Chris - In Reply on Psalms 1 - 3 years ago
    Are you thinking of 'abuse' in general terms, as the various types of abuse (physical, sexual, emotional or verbal) may require different responses & handling?

    In the worst cases of abuse, the matter has to become a civil one, as it requires the law to deal with the crime. It is insufficient to think & presume that such matters are to be kept 'in-house' & dealt only by the clergy. An independent legal body is required to ascertain the crime, who receives the blame, & the punishment meted out.

    But if the person in a Church Fellowship is suffering some sort of victimization, estrangement, or even harsh words, I would think that the biblical response would be, to first raise the matter with the person(s) & if no head way is gained, bring it to the notice of the Pastor & Elders ( Matthew 18:15-17). If they are true to their faith & position in the Church, they will deal with it speedily or if necessary, alert the Church about this type of behaviour & to shun it altogether.

    In any case, believers ought to seek out a Fellowship where God & the Lord Jesus are truly honoured & worshipped by the study of the Word & that good, correct Church behaviour & discipline are adhered to. For those who are new to an area of the city, some Church-hopping may be required until a suitable place is found, but when unchecked misbehaviour goes on in a Fellowship, one has every right to leave.



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