When Heros Fall

The evidence is all around us. We’ve been reminded again and again that we have feet of clay. Idols tumble. Heroes are knocked off their pedestals. Not due solely to “cancel culture” but due to the fact that we are sinners. The headlines reveal the downfall of New York’s governor. The halls of congresses echo with scandal, Hollywood has its own embarrassments but the church is not immune. The church has been rocked in recent days by the report of the sinful conduct of an internationally known evangelist and apologist beloved by millions. This own the heels of popular pastors.Bible teachers forced to resign over abuses. It’s hard when heroes fall.

But we want our heroes to go out on top. We want to see Barry Sanders leave at the top of his game. Like Ted Williams with a home run at his last at bat. Michael Jordan with another championship. No one likes to see a hero tarnished. Wouldn’t you rather remember Bud Wilkinson as the winning coach of the Oklahoma Sooners instead of the hapless coach of the St Louis Cardinals? We hate it when our heroes fall…