A Pastor friend of mine made this comment concerning the new controversey about a fallen Pastor of a very large church.
"In this crucial time of war within the fabric or our culture this will be a severe blow regardless of outcome. "
The News of his fall will definitely be devestating upon his family, friends, and those lives he has influenced. It will also seem to give ammunition and fodder to the enemy in their claim that his fall is proof that Christianity is not real. This may seem to be true but I always like to mention that this is an opportunity for us to point to the countless many faithful brothers who are not neglecting their souls and the souls of their flocks. This is where the early verses in John 15 become applicable and where we see His word is true.
When this kind of thing is mentioned and thrown in my face from those I witness to, I appreciate the condemnation that is expressed because it shows that God doesn't tolerate sin and we shouldn't. It also reveals everyones need for a Saviour. I like pointing that out to those I discuss such matters with. Many of our Bible heroes were utter failures at some point. This is what the Scriptures are about. God saving sinners of whom we are all chiefs.
What Love, What Forgiveness. What an Awesome God. He is building His Church and the gates of Hell shall not prevail. He has dominion and nothing is taking Him by surprize.
St. Paul's prayer is that we may know...
(Eph 1:19) ... what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
(Eph 1:20) Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
(Eph 1:21) Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
(Eph 1:22) And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
(Eph 1:23) Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Be Encouraged brothers. Truth is Truth and Christ is Risen. He is Risen Indeed!
