Charles Stanley Sermon

I have great respect for Charles Stanley. Listened to him for years and have taken notes and have several Spiral Notebooks holding Sermons of Charles Stanley.

I am a Child of GOD, 87 years of age. I believe every word of the Holy Bible. I hold no grudges and have Prayed for Forgiveness for any and all whom have did me harm.

However, I have a Question for Charles Stanley :

If part of a family is murdered and the murderer is apprehended and held in Jail, and the survivors of the Family have Completely forgiven the murderer, would it Please GOD if the Survivors ask that the Murderer not be Prosecuted?

I was hoping that during the Sermon the subject of Prosecution would be addressed. Is Prosecution not Proper if the Survivors are carrying the Forgiveness to the extent of no Prosecution?

Should the Survivors not show up in Court as Witnesses?

Mr. Stanley, please explain your attitude on Prosecution.

sam, canon city colorado.

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NOTE FROM SAM : I have tried unsuccessfully to send this entry to

INTOUCH.ORG and it is not accepted. Quite an extensive reason it cannot be accepted.

I listen to Charles Stanley regularly and was hoping to be enlightened about prosecution if victims forgive. I do believe in Forgiveness though believe Criminals should be Prosecuted. I would like to know from Charles Stanley if he believes Forgiveness means no Prosecution.

Hopefully my Journal friends will comment on their personal opinion.

sam

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#8 Comment from lifesabench6
3/13/08 10:32 PM | Permalink

Hi Sam- boy, this is an interesting question and I'm surprised that In Touch didn't respond- I like Charles Stanley too! I don't know if I'm right or wrong, but here's my thoughts: While I know the Bible is clear on forgiveness- it cleanses the soul of bitterness for one, and we must forgive , if only for the reason that the Lord has forgiven us for far worse in some circumstances. I do believe though, that it is still the state's responsibility to prosecute someone who breaks the law of that state- or country. The murderer may have sinned against GOd and the victim, so in a round about way the muderer sinned also against the family of the victim- but it doesn't stop at the victim's family. The muderer also sinned against society by breaking society's law. It is good and right that the family forgives the murderer, but the person still needs to accept just punishment from the state. The victim's family, if they wish to see the person recieve lesser sentence or whatever, really have no say in that matter, but they should be able to speak on his behalf- also it would show true forgiveness to visit, pray for and lend moral support for the person once they go to prison. Just my thoughts. Thank you Sam- that was a good excersise for my brain! God Bless!!! Carolyn
#7 Comment from fowfies
3/10/08 10:54 AM | Permalink

To be forgiven does not mean that they are exempt from punishment for what they did. That is what I think anyway. Just my little ole opinion.
#6 Comment from bhbner2him
3/9/08 7:34 PM | Permalink

To my knowledge it is the state that brings criminal charges, not the victims or their families. So in your example, prosectution would probably go forth, with or without thier help or cooperation. But the fact that they have forgiven by no means means the offender is any different that before. We, the elect, are forgiven and changed. This person could only be changed by knowing Christ as Savior. No amount of forgiveness from any Christian would ever change him alone. To not prosecute and carry out a just sentence would leave others at his whim and disposal. - Barbara
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#5 Comment from madcobug
3/9/08 9:43 AM | Permalink

I kind of lean toward your thinking Sam. They still should be punished for what they have done. Helen
#4 Comment from magran42
3/9/08 7:13 AM | Permalink

I agree with your opinion. I would like for you to write to Dr. Stanley and if you find out his opinion let us know.

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