ABSOLUTELY INDEED.
I had to apply that . . . not even to Christians in a Christian relationship or congregation—well, not mostly.
But at the univ.
Someone had evidently complained because I mentioned political things in the adjunct faculty office—and supposedly in pottery in intolerable ways or degrees.
Thankfully, they were chagrinned on checking to find out the accusations were grossly overblown or outright false.
However, I went speedily to the most likely suspects and did what I could to clear the relationship and at least to notify thereby that I routinely go to the sources in an effort to clear the relationships.
THAT is what I believe Christ requires of me, regardless of a LOT of other contingensies, issues and facts.
Besides, one sleeps better following THE MANUAL.
Thanks for the excellent Scriptures and observations, comments.
Thank you for sharing your testimony and insights, dear brother in Christ!