Comments on: Should someone who openly sins be a leader in church?

by: Stephen David

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 11:59:43 +0000

A sin is a sin and we are all sinners, yes this is true. When I think of a “shameful desire”, I think of the story of the rich man that asked Jesus what he had to do to have eternal life in Matthew 19:16-22. He had kept all the commandments, but he couldn’t bear to part with his riches. As we all know NONE of us are perfect(Romans 3:23). I don’t think that was the point Jesus was trying to make. He was asking this man to give up the things he loved the most. In the rich man’s case…..it was his money…..to someone else it could be those “shameful desires”. We as Christians are called to forsake all and follow Jesus. Being one that has such shameful desires, I speak for myself. Count the cost… What will it cost me to be a follower of Christ? Maybe money, Maybe fame, Maybe…..love. The bible clearly speaks against such things……2 Tim 3:2-8 / Romans 1:26-32.
Since I believe my Bible to be accurate and True, I cannot disreguard the scripture. In my own personal study and devotion, I have found that I am called to give up everything I want…..and search for what God wants from me.
Though I cannot prentend these “feelings” aren’t there, I know for some reason, I have been placed here, For a purpose God is revealing daily. I think that homosexuality is a growing “trend”. It seems more and more young people are begining to identify themselves this way. I definetly don’t have all the answers but I do know that one thing is true….Everything happens for a reason….and when the time is right, God will use me for HIS glory as long as I seek His will.

by: martins oladipo

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:54:14 +0000

as far as am concern we all have one weaknesses or the other that we contend with bcos nobody is perfect in this area well i do not agree too with someone who openly sin to a leader in the church bcos church is part of a place where we encourage each other to live a rightouess life and leading especially in church as a leader you have to set examples for people to follow but as far as am concern we need to pray for our leaders in church (some leaders may not know that they are openly sinning )despite how established and sound in faith that peter was he had his shortcomings also david,samuel with his sons by failing to correct them on how to behave when it comes to serving God.

by: godly girl

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 02:21:30 +0000

A sin is a sin and we are all sinners. Thanks to God for his son. Their is something to be learned from everyone. Try focusing on all on the other “non-sinful” qualities of your church leaders and try to learn something. Remember-God loves them as much as he loves you.