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Originally Posted by Tlswift2009
A 2-Fold situation: adultery and the splitting/scattering of God's sheep. I'd be in sheer terror not only for adultery but mishandling God's people. My wife and I were sent IN 1989 to repair a church that was devestated by the adultery of the pastor; it was a very foul and unrepented blatant affair with the pastor and a sister in the church; they were very foul with their conduct; even after being caught in the very act. The pastor, and woman was ousted out of the church, but his wife stayed and did well. God blessed me and my wife to do very well at seeing the people healed, and the church flourished very well with an abundance of growth/outreach/prison, care home; bus ministry, and radio over the next 2-3 years: thank God: God was with the church {as He is with TPC}, and the church survived and went on to glory under our leadership.
The fallen Pastor never did properly repent, but he became bitter because the leadeship delt with him very sternly; which they were correct to do so. This fallen Pastor would call me from time-to-time over the next few years; but he never would repent. Well, this fallen pastor decided one day to stay home from work and varnish some kitchen cabinets; he was working with a highly flammable substance that sparked a flame and burned this man up alive!!!! Although this fallen former pastor never would be fit to lead God's sheep again; he had 7 years to repent and get his life restored whereas he could at least be saved, but he never took the proper oppportunities that were before Him; God is merciful; even to the backslidders that he declares that he's married to.
If I were in the predicament of TB; I'd be in terror to repent, and to stand before the church and repent, and ask for forgiveness, and then I'd beg forgiveness of my wife, and plead with God to restore me that I might be saved; I would not attempt to Pastor and lead a renegade ministry; it's very improper and dangerous {look what happened to unrepented Jom Swaggart; he fell again into the same sin(s)}. It may appear that God is quiet, and nothing's happening, but God is allowing time for TB to bring forth fruit meet for repentance, and be willing to abide by the consequences of his action; this is my prayer and hope for him; he's a friend of mine, but we must all abide by God's word: NOBODY IS ABOVE GOD'S WORD-LUCIFER THOUGHT SO, AND HIS FATE IS DAMNABLE ETERNAL....
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Amen. Preachers that live a double life for a long season rarely ever repent they think they are above it. Lord help me always to remember I am one stupid decision away from bringing a reproach upon my God-Family-Church-Friends.
My solution is very simple NEVER be in a room with a woman by yourself unless it is immediate family. And never carry on a conversation with a woman that is personal in any way audible or electronic. Two easy steps that will prevent any preacher from falling into s sexual sin.
Also NEVER put any confidence in your stinking flesh. You are wired to fail by natural birth. AND you will get caught.
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