@SpiricocoNg The issue is not whether sexual immorality is sin. Every serious Christian already agrees that it is. The issue is whether the church should deny someone fairness, dignity, or encouragement because they are still in process.
The pastor did not award her for “best holy lifestyle.” He awarded her for finishing first in a foundation class. That is a factual achievement.
And from the video itself, he clearly addressed her content publicly and challenged her to live differently going forward. So the narrative that he celebrated sin without correction is not accurate.
Also, it is strange that you are more offended by a pastor showing grace to a sinner than by the actual sin itself. Jesus constantly received criticism for engaging visibly imperfect people.
Paul rebuked sin, yes. But Paul also restored people, discipled people, and believed transformation was possible. Correction and grace are not enemies.
A church is not a museum for perfected people. It is a place where broken people encounter truth and begin CHANGING. Sometimes that change is immediate. Sometimes it is progressive.
If she continues in sin after receiving truth, that is between her and God. the scripture establishes that REPENTANCE IS OF GOD. But publicly humiliating her, acting as though she is beyond redemption, or attacking the pastor for not shaming her is not the gospel either.
You cannot scream someone into repentance. You cannot shame someone into holiness. You preach truth, show grace, disciple patiently, and trust God to do the inward work.
Shalom.