* We are “watchmen” not “watchdogs.”
* We don’t do the “latest news.”
* Our mandate from God is to expose evil and help you stand strong.
* We do that by helping you think through stuff.
* Five observations from the Mark Driscoll saga.
* 1) The Jezebel spirit is real - it thrives on three things:
* Sexual Anarchy (LGBTQ+)
* Child Sacrifice (Abortion)
* Murderous Spirit (Cancel Culture)
* 2) A fatherly mindset is the only way to deal with Jezebel.
* 1 Cor 4:15 - “For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.”
* A pastor is a “father” - a dad doesn’t let the kids lead the home.
* Pastors today are allowing creatives to take the lead.
* Jehu was the one who was tasked to take out Jezebel - he was a “bad” dude.
* 3) Etiquette should not be valued over purity.
* Pastor Lindell should’ve addressed both issues.
* 4) The consequences of private sin will affect you down the road, even after you’ve repented.
* Mark’s personal sin caused him to shrink back.
* 5) We have to “let the prophets speak” - because their words are hard.
* Most prophets travel alone - often because they have “issues.”