I have a question about the last sentence in your response (maybe more than one question). “If Satan can continue to delude us into thinking that Christian leaders, let alone everyday Christians, are incapable of living in victory over sin, as they live in Christ, he would surely consider that sweet victory, indeed.”

First, define “victory over sin”. Surely, it is victory that Piper has his eyes on even if he goes a little far with the pragmatics as relates to ministry?

Second, does sexual sin somehow rate as more of a sin than say gossip or slander etc? Of course I realize the implications can be much more far reaching, but as relates to ministry, can someone continue in their ministry if they have a continuing problem with say, gluttony?

I guess my point is that whatever “victory over sin” means it simply cannot mean life without sin except as God sees us through the work of Christ. Unless of course you have discovered a way to live a sinless life? I think there is a balance here that must be found between Piper’s view and your own.

Thanks for reading and posting!