[MHGinTN]

The argument from SeekAndFind is a prime example of having a form of Godliness but denying the power thereof. The form of godliness is not regeneration, it is imitation. The pleading to tolerate the unregenerate and allow them to take leadership rolls is the essence of corruption. But then, so many do not comprehend what is 'the power thereof' so they substitute the effrot of men and women to resist temptation as an empowerment of human effort, which Satan can always sweep aside when he chooses the moment to do so. When 'tempted' to deny Jesus Risen, each of the Apostles--including Paul, under threat of death praised God for His deliverance from their temptation to deny Him and died, sometimes in a heinous, torturous way. THAT is the power of God, undenied.

[Alamo-Girl]

The form of godliness is not regeneration, it is imitation. The pleading to tolerate the unregenerate and allow them to take leadership rolls is the essence of corruption. But then, so many do not comprehend what is 'the power thereof' so they substitute the effrot of men and women to resist temptation as an empowerment of human effort, which Satan can always sweep aside when he chooses the moment to do so. When 'tempted' to deny Jesus Risen, each of the Apostles--including Paul, under threat of death praised God for His deliverance from their temptation to deny Him and died, sometimes in a heinous, torturous way. THAT is the power of God, undenied.

Indeed. Thank you for sharing your insights, dear brother in Christ!