Archivedthis is wrongAlpha wrote:
Aineo, if you knew a heathen was responsible for a murder and you had all the evidence against him, would you turn him in, or let it slide? Remember now, you are a part of the body of Christ. I think when Paul says do not judge outsiders, he means for sins like fornication, lying, self-righteousness, these are things you expect from a pagan. But if they were to do something like murder and you had the evidence in that situation, you would have to judge whether or not that person is innocent or guilty in terms of the evidence you have right?
As a member of the Body of Christ I think I will let Paul’s teaching be my response: Romans 13:1-7
1 Let every person be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. 2 Therefore he who resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. 3 For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same; 4 for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath upon the one who practices evil. 5 Wherefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake. 6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. 7 Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
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