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Originally Posted by UntoHim
Terry my brother I believe your question is too ambiguous for anyone to give you a clear answer. This is why you are getting questions about your question. So unless you feel it hits too close to home, can you just come out and give us some details about the situation. No need to give any names or places, just a more specific explanation of the situation.
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Unto, it was vaguely brought out in the previous post. Ok, I'll elaborate further.
A prior church I met with within the last 5 years, a brother I'm acquainted with became a deacon. Knowing the background of the family life, I wondered about the decision makin process. Was it due to satisfying the assembly's procedure in becoming a deacon or was it due being discipled directly by the assemblies' elder/pastor?
As for the Matthew 18:16 example, if you're an elder brought into the situation as a witness and either the offended or offender is a fellow elder, there could perceived conflict of interest in regard impartiality versus personal favoritism.
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality.1 Timothy 5:21
Do you follow through as a witness or being aware of your own partiaity, you step aside in support of someone unbiased?