Samson paid a heavy price. Blindness, etc.
So did David, his son died.
Moses, for striking a rock instead of speaking to it to supply water, was not allowed to enter the promised land.
Things to consider.
You are of course 100% correct - but I mention a couple of ideas that allow me to stand by my point:
They were all still used mightily - and Newt has already paid some heavy prices for some of his transgressions as well.
Interesting discussion BTW....