Exception to the rule
For the past week I’ve been struggling as I watch many Christian leaders fall into the flames of sin and get away with it. They are charismatic and charming and called to change the world. Yet the allure of lust (financial, sexual, emotional) is overtaking so many leaders.
And I’m afraid… afraid because for years so many have gotten away with it.
Afraid to fall into the belief that I can play with fire and not get burned.
Afraid to deceive those who believe in me, like so many others have done.
King David was called to do great things. In spite of blatant sin–adultery, coveting, murder, deception–he was still winning battles and leading God’s people. He was playing with fire and not getting burned.
So here I am. I’m terrified and frightened that one day I will believe that I am needed to do God’s work. As if I’m indispensable. That somehow my life and work and calling will give me a license to sin. But that’s a lie. God has a work to be done… with or without me.
No matter what I say, do, or accomplish, I recognize the danger in believing we are the exception to the rule. We aren’t. I’m not. I’m admitting today that I need an infrastructure of people who can speak into my life and pray for me. Life is hard. Sin is tempting. Glory feels good. And I need your help.
In spite of the success which might come our way, know that if we play with fire, one day we will get burned. May we never believe we are the exception to the rule of sin: What you reap, you will sow (Galatians 6:7).
I need prayer. Do you?
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