There was a pastor in Indiana we used to listen to, Jack Hyles I think, and he said when he was asked to go to a young woman's house the Spirit told him to take someone with him. When he rang the doorbell, she opened the door and jumped into his arms wearing a bikini and her friend snapped a photo. She had determined to make him worldly like they were. Because photoshop didn't exist then, the witness was in the photo too and made their attempts useless. Even in the office, I don't like being with a woman alone just because it could become a she-said/he-said issue. But I trust the Lord will be with me as my WitnessYes, I was trying to say this to my husband, but he wants scripture that says a pastor should take his wife when ministering to a woman.
Thanks, any scripture?Our pastor, and all our deacons will only visit a woman if their wife accompanies them. There are some very rare occasions where a woman will come by the church with a crisis while only the church staff is there. But even then the secretary is right outside the office and the door is cracked.
If people want to make a case about you and try to destroy your testimony, they will. Our responsibility is to a avoid situations that give them "evidence" for their claims.
Thanks, any scripture?
House maintenance?What's the first thing people think of when a man goes into a single woman's home alone?
My one elder likes to quote how Joseph ''fled''.Is there scripture supporting that a pastor should go with his wife to minister to a single women, or to a married women the husband should be present?
It's that's what you believe.House maintenance?
Paul never made a rule on this as it is dead obvious.
House maintenance?
Paul never made a rule on this as it is dead obvious.
Yes, I was trying to say this to my husband, but he wants scripture that says a pastor should take his wife when ministering to a woman.
There was a pastor in Indiana we used to listen to, Jack Hyles I think, and he said when he was asked to go to a young woman's house the Spirit told him to take someone with him. When he rang the doorbell, she opened the door and jumped into his arms wearing a bikini and her friend snapped a photo. She had determined to make him worldly like they were. Because photoshop didn't exist then, the witness was in the photo too and made their attempts useless. Even in the office, I don't like being with a woman alone just because it could become a she-said/he-said issue. But I trust the Lord will be with me as my Witness
Thanks, any scripture?
the person who asked is not a christian and they take their brain and say all kinds of crazy things, but thanksSpecifically, here is no certain Scripture. However we all know that God gave us a brain and through that brain we can come to and make certain logical decisions and this is one of those.
There is no specific Scripture that says we are not to drive while drunk, But God gave us that brain so as to be able to make that decision.
There is no specific Scripture that says we are to kill our dog when he urinates on the floor. But there is that brain thing that tells us what we are to do and how we are to act.
Yes, I was trying to say this to my husband, but he wants scripture that says a pastor should take his wife when ministering to a woman.
Is there scripture supporting that a pastor should go with his wife to minister to a single women, or to a married women the husband should be present?
Thank you for taking the time to search and write this, is does help a lot, bless you in Christ JesusHello and I hope you are well. I didn't quite have time to read every response so apologies if I'm parroting someone else's answer. The main scripture verses I use come from the Book of Timothy and the Book of Titus as these Epistles were written and received by church overseers and as I'm sure you know, Paul may have wrote them but Jesus breathed them however the one verse which I refer back to is to abstain from the appearance of evil (1st Thess 5:22). A Pastor, Elder,Deacon etc etc are called to blameless (not sinless) and to have a good report among the unbelievers (1st Timonthy 3) so it's better to avoid situations which put the Pastor, the local church and the Gospel of Christ at risk of blame.
It may be difficult for some to understand but when you are ministering to others face-to-face on a regular basis you find that not all individuals have your well-being at the forefront of their mind and some can be very emotional or angry so, I tend to take every situation at it's merits and act accordingly. When you've experienced how evil some people can be you take the full advice of Jesus Christ; to be lead by His Spirit and walk in His wisdom....
I hope this has added to your thoughts, blessings....