I love this series of interviews. As usual, Lynn’s comments are insightful. I also believe that many of the ministers I know who struggle with sexual temptation simply use sex medicinally–that is to medicate pain they feel over stress, lack of intimacy, or other issues going on in their lives. These are the Ted Haggard kinds of situations, where a leader gets involved with someone they may not even know. It’s really sad. Thanks for being willing to discuss such a delicate topic.

would enjoy hearing your reflections on the
video conversation and Lynn’s remarks.  What needs to be said in
addition to what Lynn has already said?

Monica–Good to hear from you!  Thanks for the affirming words regarding the video with Lynn Anderson.  You are so right–he is insightful and truthful.You make a very important and insightful statement yourself.  It is important that ministers be honest about boundaries and limitations.  Unfortunately, I think that sometimes this honesty is just not present.  Instead, some people toy with temptation which is always dangerous.  Self-imposed boundaries and limitations are so important.Thanks Monica.

Lynn just said a lot that made sense to me. I think one of the things that he should also mention is that in doing ministry, the minister has put a bold red X on his chest. Satan constantly has minister’s in his sights because of their hearts to change the world, and because our culture thinks of the minister of the church much as the lead singer of the rock band. Although I’m not sure if this is completely biblical, I think the minister is the image of the church to the culture. So being aware that temptation is not going to let up.