[The MAGA-Deplorian]

Sure I believe 3 money grabbing attention whores who accuse a dead guy of doing things. Best people to accuse since they can't counter sue for defamation. Now on to sue the estate!

[madison10]

I have listened to a few responses by Christians. They are sad, they are a bit angry, and more than baffled by the double life. They are praying for the victims, which are many.

Kudos to RZIM for searching for the truth and being forthcoming with what they found. That was the TRUE Christian thing to do.

[PeterPrinciple]

I have come to the conclusion that I cannot continue to listen to Zacharias’ sermons, and that is okay. This is why the Lord provides us with numerous teachers to give us biblical insights. After all, there are plenty of other brilliant apologists to learn form, aren’t there?

---

Better not read any of the Psalms, written by King David. Apostle Paul helped murder some one. Peter denied Chirst, etc.

[SarahPalin2012]

First the Christian should very carefully evaluate the validity of the evidence and sources.

[Scrambler Bob]

Does His Conduct Invalidate His Sound Teachings?
= = =

Why take the chance?

[knarf]

The first sentence says allegations, the second says conduct.

NEVER trust anyone with two first names

[BipolarBob]

Put your faith not in a man, a Pope or a denomination but in God. He alone is pure.

[af_vet_1981]

Do his misdeeds somehow abrogate the validity of Zacharias’ sermons and teaching?

• Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
• Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
• Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
• A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
• Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
• Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
• Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
• Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
• And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Matthew, Catholic chapter seven, Protestant verses fifteen to twenty three,
as authorized, but not authored, by King James

[Brookhaven]

What it invalidates is the cult of personality that has been built around so many pastors in the last 100 years.

Christian ministries should be built around only one man--Jesus.

Any Christian ministry that has the name of a human in its name should be looked at with a wary eye.

[Arlis]

Off subject, but author Jeff Charles should know better.

He said Paul wrote over 2/3 of the New Testament. Not true, not even close.

Luke wrote more than anyone at about 24% I believe (Luke, Acts), and Paul comes in second at about 23%.

Amazing how many people state this and don’t know how wrong they are.

Ravi? Loved the guy.....sadly, no idea how to respond. His sin was grievous but will I condemn? No - I am a sinner saved by grace too. But when I depart this life I hope to leave with a clean conscience, clear with others and washed by His blood....

[GardenerForLife]

2 Tim 3:

1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,

7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

False teachers in the last days, have only a form of Godliness, but not real Godliness. You'll know them by their sexual sins. The gospel they teach is false because they don't actually know the truth.

[MSF BU]

Now this guy might have something to say about that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVyf7IITQMg

[Tommygun99]

And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.”
‭‭John‬ ‭8:7‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[.30Carbine]

Ravi’s conduct, according to the word of our Lord Jesus Christ, is no worse than any other man who has committed adultery in his heart (Matthew 5:28). If there’s any man here who has not done that, let him cast stones (John 8:7).

The reason Ravi Zacharias had such a successful ministry evidenced by the fruit of salvation was not because of Ravi’s personal righteousness, but because of the word of God and prayer (Mark 9:19, 29; 1 Timothy 4:5).

When any disciple of Christ sees miracles it is due to faith in Christ, not in themselves (Matthew 17:20, 21:21; Mark 9:23, 11:22). Miracles are performed in the name and righteousness of Jesus, not in the name of Ravi (Acts 3:6, 3:16, 16:18; Romans 3:22). Those who were saved because of Ravi’s ministry (and I got to personally witness one) are no less saved now that his sin is being openly discussed (1 John 1:8, 2:1).

An entire Samaritan village was saved on the testimony of one sinful adulterous woman (John 4). The power was not in the preacher, but in whom she preached.

Jesus will always get the glory, not man (John 1:14, 2:11, 11:40, 17:24; Luke 9:32; Matthew 24:30). God is extremely jealous for His Name (Exodus 34:14; Isaiah 42:8, 48:11; Ezekiel 20:9, 14).

[chuckles]

Isn't it unfortunate that nobody knew anything for over 70 years? For me, it's the same as these women that come forward after 30 years to "expose" someone that just came into the conversation. Just like women remembering Trump abused them 20 years ago when he announced for POTUS.

Now if he sexually abused someone, why not bring it out years ago? If he is a sound teacher, it's the truth no matter who it comes from. Do you realize how unusual it was for Billy Graham to die un-accused?

I believe it ought to be a law that you have 5 years to file charges and then you automatically become a liar. If you don't file charges, it didn't happen.

[NetAddicted]

Rd later.

[BereanBrain]

God can use broken people. He turns evil intent into good result, whether it’s Pharaoh or a corrupt preacher.

[leaning conservative]

Makes Louis C K look like a piker.

[Nextrush]

God has a Top Ten list and one of the items is clearly related to sexual activity.

So many fall short and have fallen short of the standard from King David to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to others from Jim Bakker to Bill Hybels and the list could go on and on.

The God Of My Understanding has the rules and breaking them hurts me and others.

The ways one breaks this “rule” “commandment” are many and varied right down to behavior we sense Joe Biden has engaged in.

Can’t do much about Joe but the times when I have stared at women and made them feel uncomfortable because they sense when you’re staring at them are times I regret. I know I was wrong and I even wrote it down to acknowledge it to people I trust.

I honestly feel I would have to acknowledge my wrong to the women involved if I crossed their path again.

[ro_dreaming]

King David was a adulterer, rapist, and murderer. Do we discount what he did?

Noah was a drunk, at best, and much worse really. Do we throw away his contributions to God’s Kingdom.

Saul was a taxman, and hunter and murderer of Jews. Look what he became after being struck blind on the road to Damascus!

There has only been ONE man who lived a sinless life - ALL mankind as sinned. Will continue to sin.

God can, has, and will use anyone, no matter their lot in life, no matter the deeds, and increase His Kingdome.