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Its a shame you cant seperate a man from the word of God, you end up despising the word of God because of a sinful man. Paul rejoiced whenever Christ was preached even though it may have been preached by people with dubious motives even against himself Phil 1:14-18
14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
May God be pleased to give you a love for the Truth and cloud your focus on men.
14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
May God be pleased to give you a love for the Truth and cloud your focus on men.
The irony here is that you would never tolerate from a pastor today the things Calvin did, and the way he presided over Geneva. Yet 500 years removed its all peachy.