Richard Sibbes on How Those in Authority Should Act
Posted by Bluegrass Endurance | Labels: Authority, Richard Sibbes | Posted On Monday, February 2, 2015 at 5:30 AM
“In the censures of the church, it is more suitable to the spirit of Christ to incline to the milder part, and not to kill a fly on the forehead with a mallet, nor shut men out of heaven for a trifle. The very snuffers (wick trimmers) of the tabernacle were made of pure gold, to show the purity of those censures whereby the light of the church is kept bright. The power that is given to the church is given for edification, not destruction. “
Richard Sibbes
(The Bruised Reed-pg 30)
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