The Briefing with Albert Mohler Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026 Discussion of two recent congressional resignations and the credibility and motives behind such departures. A look at libertarian influence in international debates over assisted dying and abortion. A theological critique of libertarian freedom and its claimed social consequences.
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Sin Seizes Opportunity Explains Recurrent Scandals
- Sin repeatedly seizes opportunity in public life, explaining recurring congressional sex scandals as systemic, not merely individual, failures.
- Albert Mohler ties credibility, specifics, and resignations to a pattern where officials avoid public discipline and legal exposure by stepping down quickly.
Prevent Temptation By Removing Opportunity
- Prevent temptation by removing opportunities and setting firm policies in workplaces that mix power and proximity.
- Mohler urges Christians to establish defenses and avoid situations of moral vulnerability like unsupervised boss-staff arrangements.
Congressional Office Structure Amplifies Risk
- Congressional offices create systemic vulnerability because offices revolve around a single member with close, traveling staff.
- Long hours, travel, and physical proximity increase risk, making policy safeguards especially necessary in Capitol offices.