My heart hurts. I hate Satan! I hate that the most effective of us are still cracked pots. I hate that a wrong decision can completely derail an incredible ministry. I hate that someone that I respect and honor is hurting big time and fighting for the survival of his family.
I don't know Corey personally, but I have friends who serve with him. I've been very influenced by what he's done and how he's done it up to this point. And even in failure, I learn from him. Thanks dude...I'm praying for you!
And two things if you are a church leader:
1) Sin is crouching at your door. Make sure you have accountability and guard rails in place that limit your ability to give in to temptation. Everyone will be tempted.
2) Take a lesson from Senior Pastor Mark Beeson: He's one of the best. READ THIS!
3 comments:
That was SO sad. We usually see big headlines like the Ted Haggard debacle and the person is denying everything. Then, I read this and, whew, here's a young man coming clean to everyone. Yes, he sinned. Yes, he's a church leader. Yes, he's human but he did the GOD THING. That had to be so difficult. I was impressed by all of the support he had and it appears that his wife is willing to save their marriage too. All of us in a church family should support each other in good times and in bad times "cause we never know when Satan will tempt us. Good post!
Debi
I agree, Debi. Thanks for commenting.
To come clean and bring his acts to light was incredible , it brings to the surface
The importance of having accountability partners that we can truly share everything
With and watch over us “as the wolf lurks in the shadows”.
I’m deeply saddened by the events that transpired , but when our brother falls
shouldn’t we pick him up and help him stay the course.
What a story , I just linked to his Blog and my heart really went out for Corey.
Jeff
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