It made most pastors aware of our own spiritual frailty. If this man, with all his much vaunted spiritual discipline, could fall so hard, then no-one was immune from danger, ever. Last week MacDonald appeared on TV with Tony Campolo, because both of them have been meeting on a weekly basis with President Clinton. Gordon MacDonald, a leading pastor who was exposed after committing adultery. He will never live it down.
History is largely the study of leaders.
Everyone wants to get credit for good accomplishments. Sin can make an impact that's just as large. Hitler is only example needed. Such a small thing, really. A. God's clear instructions for destruction.