Serious Ethical Question....What would you do?

[Rico]

Originally Posted by SoCaliUPC

This is a serious ethical question...and am asking for advice.

This morning when I opened my email, and received an email from someone. In this email are pictures of a current licensed minister (will not say what organization) dancing and drinking and another picture flipping off a camera.

It is easy to say, TURN THEM IN....but at the same time you are talking about the lives of some people. This is not the situation with me...but I want you to approach the answer to this question as if it was a good friend of yours.

What would you do?

SoCal, these scriptures aren't specifically dealing with a minister, but I think they offer some direction for the situation you find yourself in.



Matt 18:15-17 (KJV)
15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. 17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

[Parkbench]

I'd hold off on doing anything. Pictures sent to you will probably be sent to others also. Someone else will pull the plug on this.

[SoCaliUPC]

I am not sending them on. I've heard things about this person in the past and from what I have been told, it was always denied. This is a recent pic. I am going to be in much prayer. Even though I barely know this person...other than meeting them on one or two occassions...I will probably approach them and see if they will make it right.

[1Corinth2v4]

Originally Posted by SoCaliUPC

I am not sending them on. I've heard things about this person in the past and from what I have been told, it was always denied. This is a recent pic. I am going to be in much prayer. Even though I barely know this person...other than meeting them on one or two occassions...I will probably approach them and see if they will make it right.

Is he known as a conservative, moderate or liberal?

[Praxeas]

If these pictures were sent to others email or snail mail then the damage is already done..

How do we know these pictures are current?

[SDG]

Originally Posted by 1Corinth2v4

Is he known as a conservative, moderate or liberal?

Does it matter?

[1Corinth2v4]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

Does it matter?

I'm curious.

[Ron]

Originally Posted by SoCaliUPC

I think person was appauled. If it is making its round in the email world....the pastor of his church will probably be given it.

Someone really acquainted to the individual sent it to another person who sent it to me to see if they were "doctored". They aren't doctored.

I think it is appalling that it is making the rounds (no fault on you) & somebody somewhere is going to recognize him and they will either approach him (best option) or his superior (Pastor, DS, Presbyter) & the jig will be up.

[Sister Alvear]

I think I would only pray at the moment...I will join you in prayer...in much prayer.
SoCaliUPC remember someone may wanting to use you to get their dirty work done...even if the pictures are true.

[SoCaliUPC]

Originally Posted by Parkbench

I'd hold off on doing anything. Pictures sent to you will probably be sent to others also. Someone else will pull the plug on this.

This is more likely to happen.

It's just one of those things where it is like....I have a serious dilemna on my hands on what do I do?

I've even thought of going to one of the other ministers in their church (who I know) and give it to him. But....I am just going to seriously pray about it (and I don't say that as a cliche.)