It happens to the best of people. He’s being forthright and contrite, so he’s on the right road.
I agree with both of your statements.
The only complete and perfect Christian is sitting at the right hand of the Father right now.
It would be interesting to see the statistics on
% of infidelity among the public at large vs % infidelity among pastors of mega churches. I think the % would be disappointing.
I think one can be a committed, Bible believing, God fearing, evangelical Christian and question the feel good doctrine coming out of the mega churches and which dominates televangelism; about how simply turning all your problems over to God will result in financial and marital success.
It happens? As if the Devil made him do it? As if he had no choice? Is that how you explain your transgressions? They just "happen?"
This information is inaccurate.
Agree, he did what scripture tells him to do...confess to others, attempt to make amends and ask forgiveness from those he injured......
I have been a preacher and minister for the past fifteen years in the Pasadena Ca. area. I can say with all certainty that Church leaders and particularly preachers are laser-targeted by satan in areas of personal struggle or weakness.
the opposite sex/morality, pride and money are key areas satan traffics in and where all church leaders and Christians (particulary pastors and ministers)should exercise extraordinary caution...this is where the fiery darts will come fast and furious.
satan's time is short...and he knows it. We are in the latter part of the last days.
Walking a true Christian walk, as it's been said, "Is not for the faint of heart." In these last days those who commit fully to preaching the full counsel of the Word must be prepared to face the full onslaught of satan's barrage of fiery darts, tricks, temptations and assaults on every level.
It's not an easy walk...but oh the benefits. After hearing Paul on local radio for a few months I had decided to go see him at Lake Ave. church just down the street for a preachers conference, but I had a check in my spirit. Then in talking to my fiancee, who is highly anointed, she suddenly just said, "No, don't go." All of us are just seconds away from sinning at any moment as we still must live in these fallen bodies.
Staying in the WORD OF GOD is the biggest single key in my opinion to staving off the attacks of the enemy and walking holy before the LORD.
"He sent His word and healed them." My heart breaks for Paul and I love him with the love of Christ. I pray for his full restoration to the ministry.
All have sinned and come short of the glory of God...it's true. But...thank God for his unspeakable mercy.
To whom much is given...much is required. If we fall, we have an advocate with the father...Jesus.
RSB-Altadena Ca.