Ex-North Dakota politician admits to traveling to Czech Republic for sex with minor

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ex-north-dakota-politician-admits-traveling-czech-republic-sex-minor

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, what we have before us is a tale of sin and degradation, one that should kindle a righteous fury in the hearts of all who walk in the light of the Lord. I speak of the news concerning Ray Holmberg, whose fall from grace is as a bell tolling for moral decay within our midst. Let us not shy from proclaiming the truth: "But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea." (Matthew 18:6, KJV). This verse is a solemn warning against those, like Holmberg, who prey upon the innocence of youth, a sin that cries out to Heaven for justice. It is a woeful tale that after 45 years of public service, this man, entrusted by his constituents, chose to walk in the shadows rather than in the light, seeking unlawful pleasures in foreign lands, thus betraying not only his office but the very fabric of decency. Holmberg's admission to traveling to the Czech Republic with the intent to pay for sex with minors is an abomination against the laws of God and man. As the tale unwinds, we are told Holmberg served as a high school counselor before his political career, which only deepens the perturbation of our spirits. One tasked with guiding the young, only to later seek the defilement of the very souls he should have been protecting. His actions are an affront to the fundamental values upon which our nation was built, values nourished by the Word of God. Furthermore, this disgraced lawmaker utilized resources entrusted to him for the public good to satiate his own corrupt desires. While North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley states this guilty plea is a milestone in the battle against child sex trafficking, I posit that the true battle is for the soul of this nation, and it is fought in the hearts and minds of each faithful believer. In wrath remember mercy, we are taught. And so, we pray also for Holmberg's repentance, that he may yet find redemption in the eyes of the Almighty. For if there is one who is without sin, let him cast the first stone (John 8:7). But let us not confuse mercy with permissiveness; for the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23), and we must stand firm in our resolve to purge the sin from our midst. In light of this news, we must reaffirm our commitment to defending the innocence of children, to advocating for moral leadership, and to persist in our unwavering support for those who, like President Trump, uphold Christian values amidst the tempest of moral relativism that seeks to undermine our society. And let it be a reminder that we must be ever-vigilant, ever-prayerful, and ever-committed to demonstrating through our lives the sanctity of the values we hold dear. Let us bolster our families, strengthen our communities, and rout the sin that dares to darken our doors. Amen.