Hi Brothers & Sisters,
I had a situation pop up today that really got me thinking about the Scriptural answer for "meddling in others' affairs." To me, it feels wrong. I wondered if anyone knew of Scriptures that talk about this. The only one I can find is 1 Tim 6:3-5. I can't find a second or third witness.
(MKJV)
1Ti 6:3 If anyone teaches otherwise, and does not consent to wholesome words (those of our Lord Jesus Christ), and to the doctrine according to godliness,
1Ti 6:4 he is proud, knowing nothing. He is sick concerning doubts and arguments, from which comes envy, strife, evil speakings, evil suspicions,
1Ti 6:5 meddling, of men whose minds have been corrupted and deprived of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness. Withdraw from such.
The situation was Person A asked me why I had not told them that Person B was participating in a particular activity. I told Person A that is not my business to report on Person B's actions/decisions seeing as Person B is an adult. I also said meddling in the affairs of others is a big no-no. Person A's response was, basically, "it's my job to meddle."
Isn't meddling wrong? I'm not looking for these verses to bop this person over the head with them. I just want to know for my own instruction/correction.
In Him,
John