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Originally Posted by BeenThinkin
BeenThinkin |
You know what, BeenThinkin, it doesn't seem so much to be the unchurched that don't want a so-called "fallen" minister back in the pulpit, it's the church folks, from what I've seen.
I wonder how much we hurt ourselves with our "target-audience" (the unchurched) when we practice abolishment of "the fallen"? Do they see grace or judgement? Do they see us shooting our wounded? Do they wonder what would ever happen to them if they became a Christian and failed?
It has been said, "The Christian Army is the only Army that shoots their wounded." Sometimes, it seems true.
I recently heard of an old friend who has "fallen". I called him and said, "Get here as fast as you can. I want you back on the stage doing what you do best. The Body of Christ needs what you have to offer. I want you to tangibly feel that God has not given up on you and isn't finished with you."
For all have sinned (past tense) and come short (present tense) of God's glory.