Another well-known Christian pastor and leader was exposed recently for infidelity and sexual sin.
It’s devastating. I can’t help but think of his wife and kids and the pain and shame they must be experiencing. Of course, we pray for God to minister to the whole family and somehow redeem this failure for a greater good.
What are we to make of these moments?
How do we process the confusion and questions it raises?
Whenever this happens I want it to be a sobering reminder that sin is deceitful. All of us carry in our flesh the capability to succumb to temptation and sin.
We can’t pretend we are immune. We can’t downplay the seriousness of sin. And we must continually develop convictions and habits that promote vulnerability, humility, and accountability.
Put it into Practice:
I wanted to pass along some resources I came across that could help you. I’ve sent these out to friends of mine and I think they could be useful for you and your ministry.
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The Freedom Fight
My friend Ted Shimer has written an extremely helpful book on how to fight addiction and sexual sin. The affiliate link above will take you to Amazon. If you buy the book I will earn a small commission.
Growing Spiritually in Quarantine
Covid19 has made isolation more of a reality than ever. I wrote this article to help think through ways to grow and stay connected even if circumstances force us to be more apart.
The Pattern among Fallen Pastors
This article by Garrett Kell has some helpful observations that can help you fight isolation and sin.
Thoughts on Why Megachurch Pastors Keep Falling
Carey Nieuwhof has dealt with burnout in his own life and has seen the signs that lead pastors and leaders down this road.
