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The word control is inappropriate and skews the conversation towards abuse.
It is in fact the Holy Spirit that constrains.
A Shepherd watching the flock would be looking out for behaviours inconsistent with the righteous culture that accompanies redemption.
The thief would be caught, the immoral would be cautioned to consider action appropriate to their holy calling.
We seem to have strayed away from the serious nature of koinonia and moved to a socially acceptable culture that is structured so as not to offend.
It is in fact the Holy Spirit that constrains.
A Shepherd watching the flock would be looking out for behaviours inconsistent with the righteous culture that accompanies redemption.
The thief would be caught, the immoral would be cautioned to consider action appropriate to their holy calling.
We seem to have strayed away from the serious nature of koinonia and moved to a socially acceptable culture that is structured so as not to offend.
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