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Originally Posted by CC1
Dan Scott really talked about in a sermon two important things I found interesting.
First he put forth the thought that while therpists and counselors are good at helping people come face to face with their issues only God can change the person.
Secondly he talked about how there comes a point in counseling when a person has to face the reality they don't want to face about themselves. Also the same situation with preachers and people that get revealed to be in gross sexual sins. He said that it is right after that horrible, miserable moment when all of their failures are brought to light that they actually feel the freeest. It is the first time in a long time they are no longer living a lie and trying to hide things. As painful as it is and embarressing as it is it gives them a point to have a new start from with all of their foibles and weaknesses exposed.
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CC1,
Not too long ago, this topic was so strongly avoided due to the stigma attached to the sin. The church has found itself in a place where it could no longer ignore what has been buried for so long.
Our churches have always had congregants who suffered in silence and many of those were lost to a world that welcomed them with open arms. I believe that we can longer keep this a secret, and hiding what the Lord is dong in these people's lives. These testimonies need to be shared. The more people standing up to testify to what the Lord has done, the more those who are struggling will start reaching out and receiving the help and the support that they desperately need from their pastors and from the church.