Good evening, Church!
"...by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established" 2 Cor. 13:1 (NKJV)
"...By the testimony of two or three witnesses must any charge and every accusing statement be sustained and confirmed." 2 Cor. 13:1 (AMP)
"...a matter becomes clear after two or three witnesses give evidence..." 2 Cor. 13:1 (MSG)
Taking this Scripture to heart would resolve so many conflicts before they even start! Church leaders (and believers for that matter) are not to act on every accusation made against another person...there should be two, or even better three WITNESSES. That doesn't mean people who are repeating what they heard from someone else, but rather are reporting what they SAW.
Often someone will want the Church to resolve personal issues between parties, and it's usually one person's word against another. But when there is more than one witness involved, then correction, healing, and instruction can be brought to the party who is identified to be in the wrong.
Why is it important for you to know this? Because from time to time there are issues brought up in the Church, and questions will arise as to why they weren't dealt with in a certain way. I just want you to keep in mind that the Bible has specific instructions for how the Church is to deal with most situations, and as leaders we need to stick as closely as possible to that.
Please pray for your spiritual leaders, that we obey the Word and listen to the Holy Spirit in every situation, that the Church can walk in power, love, and peace!
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