Wow!! A very deep subject. We are all guilty of practicing that at one time or another! Shame on us!!
I have seen reputations tarnished, even ruined by this very destructive sin ( it also is one of the seven deadly sins). Throughout the Bible, God warns us and speaks often about this.
I would ask that each of us find out all the facts before passing judgement on someone else. Remember what Jesus said in Matthew 7:5 "Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye."
I also see so much Christian gossip being used by believers, in a group you share information about someone's sins. This may be information privately shared by that person to you, or if you are a prayer warrior, you turn around and tell all this info to the whole group in church or Bible studies. Such as: you need to pray for brother Tom as he has been using drugs with his friends Dick and Harry! (This is just an example ! Not real!)
I agree that we need to come along side that brother or sister, without judgment or self-righteousness, to help them see that what they are doing is sin (or missing the mark). One of the 7 detestable sins according to the Bible, (Proverbs 6:16-19) " ... a man who stirs up dissension among the Brethren".
Whether true or not, does anyone have the right to share what is going on with someone to other people, especially to post it where all can see?? Are we not to follow the Bible when it says over and over to talk with your brother when you are alone, that only if he continues in his sin, are you to take 2 or 3 others to talk with him. You might win your brother over if you gently and quietly talk with him. Also, we are to be careful and not prideful, lest we ourselves are drawn into sin.
Yes, the leadership of a church, or shepherds, or deacons, or elders, are held to a higher standard. But gently point out whatever sin you see, privately, and be very careful what you call sin. God will hold each of us accountable for our words and actions.
Who would want to join an organization full of anger, fighting, gossiping, sharing everyone's 'dirty laundry', judgment, etc. all of which can be found in the world!
Let us become a light to the world, showing God's love and grace. And then show and live our chosen lifestyle with joy and grace and love between husband and wife ( or wives) and between the sister-wives. (By the way, this may take years to be able to do this, but with prayer and grace and love, this will happen!)
I have seen reputations tarnished, even ruined by this very destructive sin ( it also is one of the seven deadly sins). Throughout the Bible, God warns us and speaks often about this.
I would ask that each of us find out all the facts before passing judgement on someone else. Remember what Jesus said in Matthew 7:5 "Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye."
I also see so much Christian gossip being used by believers, in a group you share information about someone's sins. This may be information privately shared by that person to you, or if you are a prayer warrior, you turn around and tell all this info to the whole group in church or Bible studies. Such as: you need to pray for brother Tom as he has been using drugs with his friends Dick and Harry! (This is just an example ! Not real!)
I agree that we need to come along side that brother or sister, without judgment or self-righteousness, to help them see that what they are doing is sin (or missing the mark). One of the 7 detestable sins according to the Bible, (Proverbs 6:16-19) " ... a man who stirs up dissension among the Brethren".
Whether true or not, does anyone have the right to share what is going on with someone to other people, especially to post it where all can see?? Are we not to follow the Bible when it says over and over to talk with your brother when you are alone, that only if he continues in his sin, are you to take 2 or 3 others to talk with him. You might win your brother over if you gently and quietly talk with him. Also, we are to be careful and not prideful, lest we ourselves are drawn into sin.
Yes, the leadership of a church, or shepherds, or deacons, or elders, are held to a higher standard. But gently point out whatever sin you see, privately, and be very careful what you call sin. God will hold each of us accountable for our words and actions.
Who would want to join an organization full of anger, fighting, gossiping, sharing everyone's 'dirty laundry', judgment, etc. all of which can be found in the world!
Let us become a light to the world, showing God's love and grace. And then show and live our chosen lifestyle with joy and grace and love between husband and wife ( or wives) and between the sister-wives. (By the way, this may take years to be able to do this, but with prayer and grace and love, this will happen!)
