Shawn Tighe
Dear Paul,
Thank you for your last letter. The instructions you gave was of great advantage to the body of Christ, yet I have some further questions for you. Many have asked for clarification on certain matters that you spoke on in the last letter. Before we get to these matters I must first ask do you know the exact date when Jesus is returning. If you do know the exact time and date please write me back A.S.A.P.Now with that aside here are some of the concerns that were brought to me. I hope you can shed light on these matters. I have done as you said by going through the towns appointing elders, but what happens when I go through a town and no suitable Christian men are available or eligible? Can a woman be appointed if she meets the qualifications? If not why? Speaking about people, the rebellious people you mentioned in your last letter you said that because of the trouble they were causing you said “they must be silenced”. How exactly do I do that? Do I force behavioral changes through force? What did you mean when you said to rebuke such people sharply? Can you tell me how you would administer a sharp rebuke? I want to know God’s will in such matters so I do not take advantage of the grace of God by abusing others, but in the same way I want to bring Honor to the ministry Christ that he has lain out before us. Please I need your wisdom on this matter. When you spoke about the pure what did you mean when you said” all things”? I fear that believers may use this verse to indulge themselves. You say to teach slaves to be subject to their masters for the cause of Christ. What do I tell a slave who says slavery is wrong and that he is free in Christ? Does he have a right to freedom? Should Christians help those under the bonds of slavery fight for their freedom? I am looking forward to hearing from you on these matters. God bless you for your wisdom and letting the Holy Spirit use you in making Gods word more clear. Thank you for your dedication in helping build God’s kingdom.
Your son in the faith, Titus
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