Tag Archives: Fallen Preachers

JESUS, THE WHIP, AND THE TEMPLE. John 2:15.

Jesus felt defensive and protective about God’s Temple. He was offended by the men selling animals for sacrifice at high prices, ripping off the poor. He was offended by the CAMBIO (Spanish for exchange)—those were the folks exchanging dollars for pesos (or maybe Roman money for Israeli money?) because they took too much off theContinue reading “JESUS, THE WHIP, AND THE TEMPLE. John 2:15.”

Preacher Scandals and the Fear of the Lord. Luke 12:5-7.

Preacher scandals are sadly common. As with any class of claims, a few are groundless. But many are based on misconduct—from abusive leadership to embezzlement, adultery, pedophilia, and more. There are websites  and newsletters reporting the alleged misdeeds of America’s pastors. Here are two things to keep in mind: First, stories of disgraced men ofContinue reading “Preacher Scandals and the Fear of the Lord. Luke 12:5-7.”

DOES TODAY’S CHRISTIAN FEAR THE LORD? Mark 4:38-41; 2 Corinthians 5:10.

One of the most dramatic scandals of my life was the implosion of the ministry of Jim Bakker. Throughout the 1980s, Bakker preached on a high-profile television show. He and his wife generated millions of dollars in donations. As is all-too-common, they promised donors that God would make the donors rich, but the ones gettingContinue reading “DOES TODAY’S CHRISTIAN FEAR THE LORD? Mark 4:38-41; 2 Corinthians 5:10.”

Fallen Preachers. Zechariah 11:15 and 17.

Could there be a bigger disappointment to a church than to see its pastor embroiled in scandal? Could there be a greater hindrance to the gospel than preachers caught in adultery or worse? God’s judgment awaits those who bring shame to the Name of Christ. “Take the equipment of a foolish shepherd … Woe toContinue reading “Fallen Preachers. Zechariah 11:15 and 17.”