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Originally Posted by UnTraditional
Has anyone considered that the man settled to try to clear this out of the way so he could focus on his ministry? That maybe he got sick and tired of the mess, and the sleazy attorneys, and just wanted these allegations out of the way so he could go on living his life? I am not making excuses for the man, I think his doctrine is abominable as a prosperity pimp... I mean preacher, but I also think that we become too cynical over such matters and maybe need to exercise some grace and mercy, even when dealing with false prophets.
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Because of the nature of what he has been accused of, his position, and how all of it came to light, would public confession (Swaggart style) be necessary BEFORE the extension of grace and mercy?
I do not have any rocks to throw.
Still, I was deeply disturbed by the fact that he decided to settle out of court.
This pretty much solidifies my opinion that he in fact is guilty of what he has been accused. Initially, I was outraged, but now I'm kinda sad over his decision.
It's hard to earn the notion that one is a man of integrity. So if you are that man, you would fight tooth and nail to defend your integrity-- especially in the face of such accusations.
However, he did not fight it.
He said he would, but he didn't.
He appeared strong, but he isn't.
I hope he is getting the help he needs in order to deal with his issues because there is just too much at stake for him and the people following him as he follows Christ.
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