[tioga]

I suspect that a long term homosexual relationship while married with children and professing to be Jesus' representative to a congregation.....well, this guy has committed a mortal sin and needs to worry about his salvation. He has done more then to merely sin or miss the mark. He has serious issues that he needs to clear up with God himself.

A venial sin like laziness or gluttony, yes we get up and move on. This is far more consequential than that.

He didn't just miss the target, he deliberately with forethought and full knowledge committed a serious sin that hurts his church and his family.

Sorry to sound preachy, but he is God's shepherd.....he should be held to higher standards.

[tioga]

Of course, he may indeed be innocent. Time will tell.

[freedomdefender]

where in the Bible do the terms "venial sin" and "mortal sin" appear? All sin is an abomination. And all sin can be forgiven, when repented. (the "sin against the Holy Spirit" is an exception that I don't understand, admittedly)

[Salem]

"Sorry to sound preachy, but he is God's shepherd.....he should be held to higher standards."

Not preachy at all. You're right.

Jas 3:1 ¶ My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.