HA! He's a perv himself! The Banning Pastor

[On The Wheel]

Originally Posted by Aquila

David functioned as king, priest, and prophet. Was he used in the roles of priest or prophet after his adultery with Bathsheba?

I'm not aware of any verse that states that an elder can't be restored after adultery or sexual sin. I do realize that to restore one it would have to take time and the congregation in question would have to desire his spiritual leadership. If there is a verse for the idea that they can never be restored to their calling, I'd give it review.

Did David engage in a foursome with Uriah, Bathsheba, and another of his sundry wives? I think not.

Also, David was a king, one who occupied a position for life. Kings remain king until death. However, David's leadership was forever tainted and troubled from that day forward. Yes, he found redemption, but his sin plagued the people he lead until his his death and even afterward.

I suppose that it is theoretically possible to restore the ministry of a fallen preacher in time, but that would be a long time. The fallout and damage done to innocent saints when abominations of great magnitude are committed by ministry can be staggering. I can't imagine any ethical man expose himself and others to that possibility a second time.