"Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load."
Galatians 6:1-5 NKJV
It always amazes me how many people attack a person of God who has a weak moment and falls into a trap of the enemy. It's as though these critics have lived a perfect life and never made a mistake in their lives. They've never lied, cheated, lusted, gotten angry, gossiped, or done other things just as bad in their whole life. My answer is, "Huh?"
I find no glory in a fallen comrade of faith whether I agree with them or not.
Satan is a deceiver of the brethren and is seeking all he may devour. What irks me the most and keeps me on my knees are those who say they are Christians but have no mercy unless it applies to them and their family. Everybody else is fair game.
Some people rejoice when they hear of a minister or well-profiled individual fall, but unless you're perfect and will never fall remember it can happen to you. So instead of being curious and trying to figure it out, pray for those that have fallen and restore them if possible. To many are falling and it's time we become catchers of men as well as fishers. Who knows, you might need to be caught one day as well.
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