He would therefore not qualify for responsibilities or special privileges in the congregation.
وَٱلْأَمْرُ نَفْسُهُ يَنْطَبِقُ عَلَى ٱلْمَسِيحِيِّينَ ٱلَّذِينَ يَحْمِلُونَ سِلَاحًا بِحُكْمِ عَمَلِهِمْ .‏