There is a difference between punishment and consequences. Punishment is prison and parole. Keeping even the most redeemed former criminal away from the area of temptation is a consequence. A convicted sex offender can never work with youth, just like a fully repentant former thief or embezzler can never work on the finance team. Those a…
There is a difference between punishment and consequences. Punishment is prison and parole. Keeping even the most redeemed former criminal away from the area of temptation is a consequence. A convicted sex offender can never work with youth, just like a fully repentant former thief or embezzler can never work on the finance team. Those are consequences. Individuals can serve in other areas if the church deems it safe and appropriate, but there are limits. Additionally, it is impossible for us humans to truly understand the heart of anyone else. We cannot know for sure that they are walking the narrow path and won’t ever give into the temptations that snared them before.
There is a difference between punishment and consequences. Punishment is prison and parole. Keeping even the most redeemed former criminal away from the area of temptation is a consequence. A convicted sex offender can never work with youth, just like a fully repentant former thief or embezzler can never work on the finance team. Those are consequences. Individuals can serve in other areas if the church deems it safe and appropriate, but there are limits. Additionally, it is impossible for us humans to truly understand the heart of anyone else. We cannot know for sure that they are walking the narrow path and won’t ever give into the temptations that snared them before.