Bishop Eddie Long must step down

[trc123]

http://www.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/09/25/martin.eddie.long/index.html?hpt=T2

Even a liberal gets it, step down Pastor Long, get your heart right with God (if you are guilty) and NEVER pastor again as you are disqualified now.

[JerryNumbers]

I agree, prOBably would be much better for him and everyone if he would step down, yet it seems he is going to fight.

I've noticed one thing, I wonder if others do? It seems if a pastor has a pet sin that they love and partake of, they will speak against it harder than any other sin, Mr. Swagger back in his days with the prostitute seems to be a good example. From what I've read Mr. Long harped on homosexuality sin long and loud.

[trc123]

I agree, prOBably would be much better for him and everyone if he would step down, yet it seems he is going to fight.

I've noticed one thing, I wonder if others do? It seems if a pastor has a pet sin that they love and partake of, they will speak against it harder than any other sin, Mr. Swagger back in his days with the prostitute seems to be a good example. From what I've read Mr. Long harped on homosexuality sin long and loud.

Sadly, that seems to be the pattern. Hence, the understandable (and almost instant) suspicion the lost have for true born-again preachers who preach so hard on sin.

[JerryNumbers]

Right, its effect pours over onto those who hold to Jesus' Word and people will talk about them.

[JerryNumbers]

Pastor Takes Pulpit and Rejects Sex Claims

"Bishop Long, senior pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, did not directly proclaim his innocence or specifically address charges that he had lured four young church members, now in their 20s, into sexual activity. But, to fervent applause and scattered fist pumps from two sets of worshipers, he pledged to legally challenge the claims against him.

“I have never in my life portrayed myself as a perfect man, but I am not the man that’s being portrayed on the television,” Bishop Long, 57, said.
He said the case would be resolved “in the court of justice” and added: “Please understand, I think this is the only place I’ll find justice. This thing, I’m going to fight.”