Christian author Philip Yancey confesses multi-year extramarital affair

Christian writer Philip Yancey, who has been married for greater than 5 many years, admitted to having a multi-year affair. He informed Christianity In the present day in a press release that he had “disqualified” himself from ministry.

Yancey did not mince his phrases or attempt to defend the case; he acknowledged the sinfulness of his conduct and the devastating penalties of his actions.

“It’s with nice disgrace that I confess that I intentionally engaged in a sinful affair with a married girl for eight years. My conduct defied every thing I consider about marriage. It was additionally fully opposite to my religion and my scriptures and induced deep ache to her husband and each of our households. I’ll share no additional particulars out of respect for the opposite household,” he famous within the assertion, in response to the exhaust.

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Philip Yancey at Waterstone Neighborhood Church on April 18, 2019 in Littleton, Colorado. (Joe Amon/MediaNews Group/The Denver Submit through Getty Photos)

“I’ve confessed my sin earlier than God and my spouse, and have dedicated myself to an expert counseling and accountability program. I’ve failed morally and spiritually, and I grieve for the devastation I’ve induced. I understand that my actions will disappoint readers who’ve beforehand relied on my writing. Worst of all, my sin has introduced dishonor to God. I’m crammed with regret and contrition, and I’ve nothing to face on besides God’s mercy and style,” he famous, in response to the outlet.

“I’m now centered on rebuilding belief and repairing my marriage of 55 years. As a result of I’ve disqualified myself from Christian ministry, I’m due to this fact retiring from writing, talking and social media. As an alternative, I need to spend my remaining years residing out the phrases I’ve already written. I pray for God’s mercy and forgiveness – and yours too – and for therapeutic within the lives of these I’ve wounded,” Yancey wrote within the emailed assertion, in response to Christianity In the present day.

He additionally offered the outlet with a press release from his spouse.

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An inmate on the Denver County Jail is studying a e-book by Philip Yancey known as “The place Is God When It Hurts?” (Karl Gehring/The Denver Submit through Getty Photos)

Within the assertion, Janet Yancey famous that given this “trauma and devastation,” she has no intention of breaking her “marriage vows,” and requested individuals to hope for her and her husband.

“I, Janet Yancey, converse from a spot of trauma and devastation that solely those that have skilled betrayal can perceive. But I made a sacred and binding marriage vow 55.5 years in the past, and I cannot break that promise. I settle for and perceive that by means of Jesus, God has paid and forgiven the sins of the world, together with Philip’s. God grant me the grace to forgive too, regardless of my unfathomable trauma. Please pray for us,” she mentioned within the assertion, in response to the outlet.

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Christian cross towards the sky. (Godong/Common Photos Group through Getty Photos)

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In a 2023 piece about being recognized with Parkinson’s illness, Yancey wrote, “I’ve an all-competent 52-year-old spouse who views my well being and well-being as a private problem.”

“Sixteen years in the past, as I lay tied to a backboard with a damaged neck after a automotive accident, Janet drove by means of a snowstorm to choose me up. She was already mentally redecorating our residence in case she needed to put together for all times with a paraplegic. She exhibits that very same selfless, fierce loyalty now, whilst she faces the possibly demanding position of caregiving,” he wrote within the newspaper. part.