OK... gonna ask for your thoughts here.I have some friends attending a self-proclaimed Bible believing church. They do preach the Word, and as far as I know everything seems to be ok doctrinally.Here's the problem. Out of a church of about 150 people there are two couples in the church that live together not married. There is also a woman in the church who lives with her unsaved boyfriend. All 5 of these people are active in the church... not just peripheral members. All three of these situations have children as well. The pastor will do nothing about all of this, neither will anyone in leadership.My friends asked me what I thought, and of course I told them. But I'm wondering what folks here thought of this... what would you advise?Krispy
I would have to advise that your friends bring these concerns to the brother and sister in question. Talk directly to them. Pray and have a biblical answer ready on why this is not acceptable. If that does not work, take it to the pastor and the elders and voice your concerns, backed by scripture.If that doesn't work, remove yourself from this body. A little leaven...
_________________Christiaan
Krispy,
KrispyKrittr wrote:OK... gonna ask for your thoughts here.I have some friends attending a self-proclaimed Bible believing church. They do preach the Word, and as far as I know everything seems to be ok doctrinally.Here's the problem. Out of a church of about 150 people there are two couples in the church that live together not married. There is also a woman in the church who lives with her unsaved boyfriend. All 5 of these people are active in the church... not just peripheral members. All three of these situations have children as well. The pastor will do nothing about all of this, neither will anyone in leadership.My friends asked me what I thought, and of course I told them. But I'm wondering what folks here thought of this... what would you advise?Krispy
I agree with Micah, that goes along with Matthew 18:15-17.
_________________Jina