We all make errors in judgement. WEe all sin. Heck...I’ve made some doozies. The thing is that 1 John 1:9 STILL IS IN EFFECT....
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
As long as Stearns confesses, he will be forgiven.
Yes, there WILL be consequences (although sometimes the Lord in His mercy even eases those), but I hope they learned a lesson.
You are so, soooo correct. I was just telling another Freeper in a PM about what a sinner and sometimes hypocrite I have been in my life. Thank God for His mercy, because I don't deserve His grace. We should pray for Richard, and I will.
Blessings.