Caring Enough to Wonder if What Just Happened, Happened – Reflecting on Mark Driscoll’s Apology on The Cripplegate
In this latest contribution to The Cripplegate, pastor Eric provides some thoughts in wake of Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church’s recent apology, which has spread rapidly through the media. In this call once again for Biblical Sobriety, he writes:
So, those claiming to love Driscoll more love him less when they chide those who express concern about his repentance. It’s a myopic view of love, Christ, and the kingdom. This is not about a refusal to extend love but a request to give it: to encourage a broader-scoped, soul-care to both him and his huge wake of influence.
It is concerning that many applauding an apparent repentance today were yesterday chiding anyone claiming it was necessary. One day, it’s, “He’s not sinning and how dare you suggest that.” The next, it’s, “He turned from his sin and how dare you wonder about that.” Are we really this worldly in our definition of care and love? Tragically, it appears so.