Disturbing Incident~Spiritual Immaturity~

[Praxeas]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

A man or woman of God is just that because of what God thinks about them. I would think you would know that, Prax.

I'm not sure why you felt to interject that to me.

How do we know what God thinks about anyone in order that we can call them a man or woman of God? Is it that they are pastor's wives? Is it that they have a title? Can a joe schmoe in any church that prays daily, reads the word and prays for others but does not preach be a man or woman of God?

I never said someone had to "wait around." But I don't think you should return evil for evil, or even (necessarily) make sure the other person is met with justice.

I don't think I was suggesting you said this.

I do believe that we are to be especially respectful to ministers and elders. I think scripture bears that out both verbatim and in principle. What I will say to my peers, I will not say to my pastor without his allowance for me to speak my mind. And then I will make sure I speak it respectfully.

I think we are to be mutually respectful to everyone. However we are to give some people more honor than others. That might be reflected in how we respect them. Clearly the bible speaks of not accusing an elder under certain circumstances.