This is tragic even if partially true! If all of this story is true, I seriously doubt the Shady Grove Elders knew this person was under 18, much less 12.
God is the God of second chances.
I believe Robert admitted is moral failure
and took the necessary steps to bring
restoration. God forgave King David for his
moral failure in murder and adultery
When confronted with his sin he admitted
to it in Psalm 51.If the body of Christ
does not forgive pastor Morris, then
they have a religious spirit will not
experience the Blessings of God.
The Bible says King David was a man after God’s heart. He made. Mistake. GOD forgave him And his son went on to be the best King in history of Israel. But GOD has a forgiving heart. No man is perfect. Neither is this world
It is not about forgiveness, it is about church leadership&church health. We as the congregants need to take accountability. When we disobey the Word of God’s instructions on church leadership this is what we get. The leaders reflect the hearts of the congregants. We are falling for charismatic, successful etc leaders because our hearts are not the Knowledge of God. Man made churches appoint man made leaders based on worldly merits.
And then there was Saul. Killing Christians until Jesus stepped in his way and the tide turned! And God most certainly forgave and saved Paul and then utilized him to grow the church. Satan on the other hand wants to seek and destroy anything and anyone God is using. Why don’t we pray for all involved and leave it in God’s capable hands. Amen!
Why do pastors who commit massive moral failures & often crimes (in this case multiple felonies that should have landed him in prison for decades & a LIFETIME on the registry of sex offenders) feel they have to return to ministry & why do our churches support this knowing it will cause lots of valid pain & dissension? Get another job, start a new career. Yes, they’re forgiven but they’ve given up their right to be a pastor.
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This is tragic even if partially true! If all of this story is true, I seriously doubt the Shady Grove Elders knew this person was under 18, much less 12.
God is the God of second chances.
I believe Robert admitted is moral failure
and took the necessary steps to bring
restoration. God forgave King David for his
moral failure in murder and adultery
When confronted with his sin he admitted
to it in Psalm 51.If the body of Christ
does not forgive pastor Morris, then
they have a religious spirit will not
experience the Blessings of God.
King David was NOT a pastor.
Biblically, pastors are held to a higher standard. Period.
Forgive, yes. Restore, no. Pastoral sins of moral turpitude require and prove that the pastor is no longer fit to lead the flock.
Also, there is man’s law, which clearly states that this was illegal. His “accountability” should have included a prison sentence.
The Bible says King David was a man after God’s heart. He made. Mistake. GOD forgave him And his son went on to be the best King in history of Israel. But GOD has a forgiving heart. No man is perfect. Neither is this world
Moral failure? This was a CRIME!
It is not about forgiveness, it is about church leadership&church health. We as the congregants need to take accountability. When we disobey the Word of God’s instructions on church leadership this is what we get. The leaders reflect the hearts of the congregants. We are falling for charismatic, successful etc leaders because our hearts are not the Knowledge of God. Man made churches appoint man made leaders based on worldly merits.
I have a hard time believing this was an isolated incident.
I don’t understand why it’s labeled as moral failure, but it was, in fact, a criminal act- pedophilia.
This is just the tip of the iceberg.
And then there was Saul. Killing Christians until Jesus stepped in his way and the tide turned! And God most certainly forgave and saved Paul and then utilized him to grow the church. Satan on the other hand wants to seek and destroy anything and anyone God is using. Why don’t we pray for all involved and leave it in God’s capable hands. Amen!
And expose more young girls to this pedophile?
Luke 17
Forgive, and restore. I forgave the man who molested me. I could have tried to destroy him, but I chose to forgive him and go on.
Wasn’t Robert working for James Robinson Ministries a month into his “Restoration”?
Why do pastors who commit massive moral failures & often crimes (in this case multiple felonies that should have landed him in prison for decades & a LIFETIME on the registry of sex offenders) feel they have to return to ministry & why do our churches support this knowing it will cause lots of valid pain & dissension? Get another job, start a new career. Yes, they’re forgiven but they’ve given up their right to be a pastor.