grumpy has left a new comment on your post "Stole from WELS Too, But All Is Forgiven in Advanc...":
Rules regarding events such as this:
Rule #1. If the person is a called worker, you are in immediate violation of the 8th commandment if you discuss this matter and do NOT have the following:
- The called worker present
- Everyone involved with the issue present (in this case, theft from a congregation would mean the entire congregation)
-Questions and declarations must be made in a loving manner. Questions and declarations NOT made in a loving manner are considered invalid. The called worker will determine the "lovingness" of said questions and declarations.
Rule #2: If the person is laity, it is essentially a free fire zone. Thinly veiled references to laity can be made during sermons, council meetings, and informal talks with other members with impunity, especially if it is perceived that laity's action would be viewed as an attack or challenge to the church body.
Rule #3: If people have issues with rules #1 or #2, why...er....why would anyone disagree with rules #1 and #2 ?
Grumpy "be a wise steward, not a wise guy" Lutheran
