Thread by @mikeleake

This is why I wish Dr. Mohler would have remained consistent and that "Never. Ever. Period." meant that. Because I agree with him: "at least recognize we are called to consistency and blatant inconsistency undermines moral credibility". Sadly, it was traded for a pot of stew.

https://twitter.com/albertmohler/status/1330893378389729281

I don't know if I can fittingly express the blow that this was for me personally. I was grateful for Dr. Mohler's reasoned stance in 2016. He showed a conviction to lead....even against his own dear party. 1/

It communicated to me that he really did believe that gospel fidelity, morality, etc. was more important than power, comfort, and even freedoms. 2/

In my mind, Dr. Mohler was in a great position to lead my generation and the next generation. He modeled biblical fidelity and consistency of principle. This is what will be needed in days ahead. 3/

But then....and maybe it's just that my mind is too feeble to untangle all the smart people knots...he cut the legs out from every single one of these things. 4/

"I will only apologize to Bill Clinton for having said something so stupid..." communicated to me, "Situations have changed. So did my ethics. And I will dig in instead of confess my inconsistency." 5/

Perhaps it shouldn't have communicated so much. But for me it caused me to wonder if maybe so much of this has been about protection of a way of life. Maybe the gospel isn't/wasn't the governing narrative. 6/

And maybe sharp powers of intellect aren't being used to spark greater affections for Jesus and his kingdom, but instead it's about preservation. When I started asking that question it's been pretty hard to "go back" to being "together for the gospel." 7/

Because is it really the gospel we're fighting for? Is it really the kingdom of Jesus? OR has something else snagged our hearts and our hopes?

I haven't given up. This is worth fighting for, Mr. Frodo. /end