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But I have sources not heroes
Opinion
Romans, for example, presents that all human beings are sinful and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3: 23) and this leads to death in the temporal realm, but there is eternal (technically everlasting not eternal, as it is with a beginning and no ending, God alone is eternal) life available through Jesus Christ (Romans 6: 23).
Obviously, such a story does not look good for one facing claims of sexual misconduct.
A reason I state things such as I have sources not heroes is because the universal sinful nature of humanity (Romans 1-3, Romans 6, 1 Corinthians 6 as examples) means everyone and every ministry is tainted.
In other words, human beings, in spirit and body, can be eventually, post-mortem, purged of total depravity and taint through resurrection (1 Corinthians 15, Revelation 20-22) by having the atoning and resurrection work of Jesus Christ, God the Son, applied to them. This as persons in the atoning work of Jesus Christ are already legally justified in the righteous of Jesus Christ (Romans and Galatians) and in the process of sanctification/holiness in the present realm.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 English Standard Version/ESV
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
John Calvin explains in the Bondage and Liberation of the Will that purity is spoiled by a tiny blemish and implies that sin is included in every good work (in this present realm). Calvin (1543)(1996: 27).
The concept of 'heroes' to me seems often particularly American, but it is used by the Canadian media as well. I suppose if a Christian would have a hero is should be Jesus Christ as in being Christ-like.
Romans 12:2 English Standard Version/ESV
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
But, I prefer instead to see Christ as God the Son, my Lord. Our Lord, for those that believe (Acts 2: 21, Romans 10: 13).
Superheroes are fine, I suppose, they are fictional, but having heroes in ministry is often placing too much value in the life and teachings of one person and/or organization. Instead, I have a healthy skepticism in regards to everyone's life and ministry, including my own, and consider entities as potential sources of information and/or truth.
Practically
Far too many, within the Christian Church, in my humble opinion, place well-known and/or famous Christian teachers on a pedestal.
CALVIN, JOHN (1509-1564), The Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536), Beveridge, Henry (Translator), R Public Domain.
CALVIN, JOHN (1543)(1996) The Bondage and Liberation of the Will, Translated by G.I. Davies, Grand Rapids, Baker Book House.
