While I don’t disagree with her need to abandon her lifestyle, his choice of words was poor.
The Holy Spirit would lead her into doing that.
Coercing behavior out of someone can give them a false sense of security. I guess I’m more of a believer in presenting the claims of Christ, and if they choose to accept them, waiting for the fruit to appear to verify the commitment was genuine.
If someone is instructed on how to live and does it, then you never know if it’s a result of a changed heart or not.
This poor choice of words is par for the course when it comes to Mac trying to tie behavior to salvation.
The Apostle Peter committed a far worse sin than Judas did, yet Christ restored him - as He restores us daily.
Ironically Mac was once quoted as saying, “if you could lose your salvation, you would”.
Sanctification is a lifelong process for all Christians. We’ll never be perfect this side of eternity, it’s exactly why Christ died on the cross for us.
That said, I’d agree 100% with the fruit that the spirit produces. Sooner or later, that confessing Christian is going to produce fruit.
He really messed up with this lady.