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Old 03-18-2008, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Coram Deo View Post
What is the duty of a Christian towards another Christian with regards to suspicion?

An Example....

A Christian man has a suspicion that another Christian man who he knows is lying or doing something wrong but has no evidence.. He confronts the Christian man who is not even in his church or even part of his denomination. The other Christian Man denies the accusations and before the accuser and God swore that the accusations have no merit...

Is the Christian Accuser obligated to believe him as Brothers in Christ?

What if the Accuser still does not believe him but has no evidence?
The Accuser should absolutely refrain from accusing. Moreso, he should question himself why he is willing to prejudge his brother without evidence.

We all have reason to be accused. Yet we know that it is not Christ's spirit that causes us to accuse. Rather it is Satan, who makes it a full time employment:

"which accused them before our God day and night." Rev 12:10

Be generous about your attitude toward professing believers. If the one professing is truly deceitful, it will come out one way or another. No need to "lie in wait".
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