I am amazed that a backslider is being treated this way.
What happened to LOVE the sinner?
Gal 6:1-2
1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
KJV
I don't believe this is a case of just a backslider. I'm sure that Pastor Keith has had a backslider or two before and not had these concerns. When there are specific threats of violence made in a credible way, it would be irresponsible to not take them seriously. With the types of attacks we see in public places these days (even in churches), there is a moral obligation to make sure he protects his family, innocent church members, and himself.
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Either the United States will destroy ignorance, or ignorance will destroy the United States. – W.E.B. DuBois
Serious situation with a former saint (was asked to leave this week) threatening myself and various members of the church. He just called me and threatened to kick my #bad word# when he sees me, this is a real bad situation that has ramifications for myself, my family and our church.
Please Pray
Pastor Keith McCann
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Originally Posted by tstew
I don't believe this is a case of just a backslider. I'm sure that Pastor Keith has had a backslider or two before and not had these concerns. When there are specific threats of violence made in a credible way, it would be irresponsible to not take them seriously. With the types of attacks we see in public places these days (even in churches), there is a moral obligation to make sure he protects his family, innocent church members, and himself.
Oh I'm sorry I thought we were Apostolic Christians.
17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
KJV
Key phrase is bolded and underline above.
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17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
KJV
If Keith were to recompense evil for evil, he would have threatened the man back or attacked the man before he attacked Keith. That would be recompensing or avenging. Noone is suggesting that Keith attack this man preemptively. Every suggestion and concern is about how Keith can defend himself or keep this man from carrying out his threats. If this man does not initiate any violent attack, there will be no violence at all.
I don't think there is anything wrong with covering your bases.
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There are no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, Chuck Norris lives in Houston.
Either the United States will destroy ignorance, or ignorance will destroy the United States. – W.E.B. DuBois
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