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[Worship] Re: Worship Digest V1 #422
On Tue, 27 Apr 1999 18:00:05 -0500 owner-worship@praise.net (Worship
Digest) writes:
>
>Worship Digest Tuesday, April 27 1999 Volume 01 :
>Number 422
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>
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> RE: [Worship] Sin and Worship [Brian Metzger
><scc@auracom.com>]
> RE: [Worship] Re: Sin and Worship ["David Laur"
><dlaur@us.hsanet.net>]
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Forgive me for the length of this :-)......
I couldn't help but respond to David's thread about KP. KP had become
one of the most anointed worship pace setters anywhere. His music,
style, freedom and message was on the cutting edge. Men like KP fall
because they are expanding and enhancing the kingdom. You become a
major threat to the enemy, and a very large target on the devil's hit
list.. When you make a difference in your sphere of influence...the
devil will make sure there is a demon or several demons assigned to your
case. KP's was demon was probably a Jezebel spirit or
withcraft-controlling spirit working to set him up for the kill. The end
result of satan's plot was obviously to stop him from impacting the music
world.
It is the same spirit that worked against our President to bring him
down. When you are really being used of God, or in a place of power and
authority.....the greater the demonic forces and influences launched
against you. None of us can imagine how monstrous the satanic attacks
against President Clinton must be. However, it's easy to sit back and
judge and even criticize him. That is why the Bible commands us to pray
for those in authority.
Not having enough intercessors praying for you is very dangerous. In
regards to praying for KP, I must admit, I should have been praying for
his safety and protection over the last two years while he ministered.
We all must have prayer covering. The greater the task we're involved in
the more intercession we need. Any of us can fall, especially when we
are under attack by powers and principalities assigned to bring us down.
The devil doesn't know all about us, but he does know human weakness.
He knows where to attack.
KP's first step of blessing came with the confession, this begins the
restoration. When he recovers and returns it will be with a greater
anointing. He will also have learned many valuable lessons.
Dave your comments, "did KP repent or was he caught" I don't believe is
the question. The bottom line is, the devil succeeded in bringing his
ministry to a halt. That should shake us all up and cause us to examine
our own lives to see if there is a crack in our armor. What areas are we
weak? Do we have enough prayer covering? What secret sins are we toying
with?
KP's music influence will continue to affect worship for some time to
come. We can only hope that self-righteous & judgmental voices will not
try to discredit all the good things he has done because of his
entrapment by the enemy. (Or store owners pulling his CD's off the
shelves) I believe the greatest sin would be if he fails to return to
the calling and anointing that is on his life. Let us pray, "God give
him the courage to pick up the pieces and start over."
As far as saying "not allowing him to lead (worship) for many years,"
I think leans more to law than grace. One of the best examples on
failure and "how soon" some one can return to ministry is found in the
life of Apostle Peter. He lied, swore and denied that he even knew
Jesus. (I don't think KP has denied knowing Jesus) In the scripture,
Peter went out and wept bitterly after the "exposure"--caught first,
repented second-- Three days later he was with the rest of the church.
And 50 days later Peter preached one of the most powerful sermons in the
New Testament. (Day of Pentecost)
There is nothing to indicate that Peter was excommunicated from the body
or even asked not to hang out with them. As a matter of fact, he still
kept his position as an Apostle. (Most churches today yank the
credentials first so you can't do anything religious...and suggest you
move out of town.) ha.
When we repent, we are just as saved & forgiven as the person who has
never fallen. God never holds our sin against us, only we do that. I'm
sure that KP is probably weeping bitterly and may even be in deep
depression. If he has truly repented, (and I believe he has) God has
forgiven him, the Christian community must do the same....... without
hesitation....unconditionally. In 50 days, like Peter, KP is more than
welcome to lead worship at my church....or preach his greatest sermon
ever!
I love him and trust that he gets the best godly counsel available from
those closest to him.
Grace for the fallen,
Pastor T
EagleRock International Ministries
NC
>Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 18:31:05 -0400
>From: "David Laur" <dlaur@us.hsanet.net>
>Subject: RE: [Worship] Re: Sin and Worship
>.................
>I agree with most posts on this subject. However, I would be
>concerned
>about letting him continue and maybe not allowing him to lead at that
>level
>again for many years. As has already been said, I honestly don't know
>what
>I'd if I were his leader. These issues are too complex to judge from
>a
>distance. Did KP really repent or was he caught? Time will tell. ( I
>have
>no idea, I have not seen the letter.) I really do feel for his
>situation.
>It's one thing to forgive someone for their transgression. It is a
>totally
>different set of rules for the application of the consequences. And I
>am
>not the one to weigh those out. KP's leadership, wife, and the Lord,
>are
>the ones who should dictate the rules for him to regain their trust
>and
>respect.
>
>Ironically, we are all forced to judge KP for his actions. This
>isn't
>wrong, it's part of the consequences for his sin. Judgement does not
>mean,
>scornful ridicule, arrogant slander or anything other than judgement
>for his
>actions. Because he is a leader he must be judged accordingly. This
>is
>healthy and good. It is not wrong.
>
>One of the many thoughts this has brought to my mind is: Was he
>really
>ready for the front lines? Was he excelled into a position because of
>his
>talent. Again, please don't read into what I am saying. I have never
>seen
>him in concert. I have never even heard him sing or a single song he
>has
>written. I only know that many times because someone is talented and
>because they are on fire for the Lord, we tend to promote them up on
>the
>front lines. If he was promoted before he was ready, then this sin is
>also
>on the leadership that pushed him there. Again, I am not saying he
>is
>guiltless, or they are the blame. I am just talking about the dangers
>of
>the front lines and apparently this soldier was very talented and now
>he is
>wounded and can not even be a part of the battle.
>
>We live in dangerous times. The enemy is prowling in the arena. It
>behooves us greatly to only send the most experienced and seasoned
>warriors
>to fight the fight.
>
>Again, just some thoughts of a different color.
>
>I pray for his family and restoration to be complete. These things
>"DO"
>happen for a reason. I pray KP will be victorious and shine forth the
>Glory
>of our Lord through this battle.
>
>David
>
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>Habakkuk 1:5
>Look among the nations! Observe!
>Be astonished! Wonder!
>Because I am doing something in your days -
>You would not believe if you were told.
>
>Malachi 1:5
>And your eyes will see this and you will say,
>"The Lord be magnified beyond the boarders
>of Israel."
>
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