What Can We Learn From The Haggard Scandal?

Mark Driscoll is weighing in on the scandal surrounding Ted Haggard and his recent dismissal at New Life Church in Colorado Springs:

“My suspicion is that as our culture becomes more sexually rebellious, things will only get worse. Therefore, as a means of encouragement, I would like to share some practical suggestions for fellow Christian leaders, especially young men:”

You can read the rest of his post by clicking here.

Driscoll is taking some heat for his comments, mainly point two in his suggestions which includes some frank commentary on the physical condition of pastors and their wives.  At least one blogger is taking Driscoll to task on this but I don’t want to publish his URL because I don’t think finger pointing is the answer.  As one who needs to lose some weight, I fully understand where Driscoll is coming from in his comments and didn’t take them the way the other blogger did.

As I was talking to some men in my church, one made the observation that he hoped this would teach church leaders to not think too highly of their successes and see that even the biggest dog can be taken down by Satan.  Nobody is above being tempted.  My prayer is that as Pastor Haggard meets with Jack Hayford and others to begin the process of healing and restoration, that God will move in his life to bring about the peace and contentment he was obviously needing.