Dear Boanerges,

Thanks for your response. I think you're exactly right about what to do once it is obvious that this woman is "schismatic" and there is sufficient "evidence." Some might consider her previous history adequate evidence; but, she has professed to my mother that she used to be a "troublemaker," but has seen the error of her ways. At this point I still wish to give her the benefit of the doubt, and would like to offer constructive advice/instruction/admonition/correction privately first if that is possible. My first thought is to recommend that she respectfully share her concerns with the pastor himself, rather than asking questions, nodding, taking notes, and talking about him behind his back. What do you think?

As for finding a "perfect church" -- I know that this is impossible, and I like the old saw that says "If you find a perfect church don't join it because then it will no longer be perfect." I also like the old saw that responds to the charge that the church is full of hypocrites: "Well, there's always room for one more."


The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. 1 Tim. 1:15

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