Moral Failing: 5 Warning Signs Every Ministry Leader Must Notice

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4. Flirtatious behavior

Being friendly is not remotely the same thing as being flirty. Long looks and being overly touchy aren’t hallmarks of friendliness. Instead, that flirtatious behavior sends signals and makes people uncomfortable over time.

“I always had an uneasy feeling about him,” is what we commonly hear when a leader experiences moral failing. And flirty behavior is often the culprit of the uneasiness in others.

5. Pornography addiction

Sexual sin with others often begins with pornography alone. Many people have shared with me that their thoughts and desire for sex outside their marriage was ignited in front of a computer screen. Frequent visits to the same type of websites fueled it.

If you see these warning signs in someone else, have the difficult conversation. You may regret doing so, because it could impact the relationship. But you’ll regret not doing so even more.

If these warning signs are taking root in your life, repent now. Then don’t stop repenting. If you’re on the edge of an affair, of throwing away your ministry and credibility, stop now.

This article about moral failing originally appeared here.

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Eric Geigerhttp://www.ericgeiger.com/
Eric Geiger is the Senior Pastor of Mariners Church in Irvine, California. Before moving to Southern California, he served as senior vice-president for LifeWay Christian. Eric received his doctorate in leadership and church ministry from Southern Seminary and has authored or co-authored several books, including the best selling church leadership book, Simple Church. He is married to Kaye, and they have two daughters: Eden and Evie. During his free time, Eric enjoys dating his wife, taking his daughters to the beach, and playing basketball.

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