Too often we forget we are in a war. There is an enemy who is hard at work combatting the advances that are made or have the potential for advancement of the kingdom. Unfortunately, sometimes a soldier is attacked and a front falls to the enemy. Such is the case in one of our work areas. Recently I found out that one of our helpers, a national brother, not a missionary, has been involved in an illicit relationship with a woman in his work area. Not only is the relationship bad, but it has become known to the residents of the area. Now we will have to do some damage control. Confidence in us and our message will be diminished, and it will take time to rebuild the relationships. I guess there is a good and a bad in this situation. It is always bad that anyone has an immoral relationship, and especially someone who is working in the name of the Lord. But, on the other hand, in Latin America, unfortunately it isn't all that unusual. Maybe that makes it even worse, because now the attitude will be, "Ok. These evangelicals aren't any different from the rest. You can't put any confidence in any of them."
Please pray for wisdom and for the Spirit of God to prevail.
