ACC ~ Ephesians 5 v15

PRUDENCE REQUIRED AMID UNJUST CIVIL AUTHORITY. AMBROSIASTER: Paul has previously ordained that false and vicious lives be exposed by the servants of God. He now adds a qualifier: they are to be exposed in a careful manner to avoid scandal. The faithful must be prudent in their conduct among the faithless, especially at a time when the faithless hold dominion, trusting in an unholy ruler. If then a Christian encounters a troubler who is turbulent and angry, he should be cautious in his presence so as not to incite him to blaspheme or raise a storm. He will utter his words where occasion offers. EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS 5.15.1.

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