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Originally posted by Professor
i'm not passing judgment. i'm expressing an opinion. my conscious would not allow me travel throughout the us and abroad for 20 years or more confessing to be christ like when i know i'm addicted to porn and sex. i'm glad god has delivered him and i know god is the one whom kirk will have to answer. i did not buy into him feeling convicted for 20 + plus years cause he kept on doing his thing. if i accept your view, i guess you discount anything your pastor do/does and have the mindset "he" is only a man. i say to each his own.
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YOU couldn't do it because you sound like a mature Christian who is aware of how your actions should always reflect your thoughts and deeds. I don't know if you've always been where you are today but this is not about YOUR walk but Kirk's walk.
As Kirk started to become more AWARE of how his actions were in conflict with what he was doing he looked for counseling. The pastor that was counseling Kirk (& it was not just when he was 14) condoned his pornography. That's why he was conflicted cause how he was being counseled and how he was feeling didn't match. The fact that he is acknowleding this publicly just makes him more human to me (but it also points out how important it is to study the Word AND be more willing to question your leaders if they are steering you in a wrong way.)
While I was about to knock Oprah out for some of her comments she did make one great point there is a LOT of hypocrisy in the church. Kirk may take a hit from some fans who are too holy to deal with the fact that the man is not perfect but he will gain more from those who will get that testimonies come in all shapes and sizes.
There is a difference between having an ACTIVE testimony and being a straight up hypocrite. We have to discern between someone who is dealing with their issues and the false prophets who are spitting out bible verses and making money in God's name. Just because you've passed one test or have made the choice to be saved and doing God's work doesn't mean you will forever be left alone and all the sinning will be done by the unsaved. Its those that are saved that are constantly being tested (or targeted with temptations).
Everyone's walk is different. To make it more neutral - some people can quit smoking just by deciding they aren't going to do it anymore - some people quit numerous times before it sticks. It doesn't make the person who quit after the first time better just different - in the end they should both be healthier for thier new choice NOT to smoke anymore.