JINGER Duggar and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, slammed her brother Josh as a “hypocrite” and called child sex abuse as the “most horrific evil imaginable.”
The strong reaction comes just one day after the disgraced star was found guilty on two child pornography charges.
Jinger took to Instagram to share the couple’s reaction following the verdict, as they thought they were “important to share.”
The lengthy post began: “We are saddened for the victims of horrific child abuse. We are also saddened for Josh’s family, his wife and precious children.
“We are saddened for the dishonor this has brought upon Christ’s name. Josh claims to be a Christian. When a professing follower of Jesus is exposed as a hypocrite, the response of many will be to challenge the integrity of Jesus himself.
“They’ll question the legitimacy of a Savior whose so-called followers privately delight in the sins they publicly denounce. This is why the Apostle Paul told religious hypocrites that ‘the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you’ (Romans 2:24).”
“For Josh, we fear for his soul,” the statement continued.
The couple added: “Yet, amidst our sadness, there is gratitude. We are grateful that God is a God of justice who cares for the innocent and the helpless. And, of all the people in this world, he especially loves children, who are among the most vulnerable.
“This reality makes the existence of sex trafficking and child abuse one of the most horrific evils imaginable. It is an evil God hates.”
After sharing various bible verses, the pair concluded with: “We are thankful to God for exposing Josh’s actions and to a legal system committed to protecting the innocent and punishing the guilty in this case.
“We are grateful for justice. We are praying for further justice, vindication, protection, and healing for all those who have been wronged.”
Jinger, 27, and Jeremy, 34, did not make an appearance during the trial, but the mom of two was spotted at a bachelorette party as she celebrated with friends.
GUILTY
The eldest Duggar son Josh was was found guilty of both possessing and receiving child pornography.
Right after the verdict was revealed, the ex-reality star was ordered straight into custody.
The 33-year-old looked back at his family when the court read out that he was found guilty.
While he didn’t cry, Josh was “teary-eyed” and “solemn” as he was cuffed, according to The Celeb Report’s reporter at the scene.
The Counting On alum stopped as he was being taken away to tell his wife Anna, 33, that he “loved” her.
Family patriarch, Jim Bob, consoled Josh’s wife Anna, though neither were visibly emotional.
Judge Timothy L. Brooks said he hopes to be able to schedule the sentencing for Josh in four months.
DUGGARS REACT
Many reactions from the controversial family have poured in following the verdict, including from Jinger’s sister Jill and her husband, Derick Dillard, who revealed the trial “felt like a funeral.”
“Nobody is above the law. It applies equally to everybody, no matter your wealth, status, associations, gender, race, or any other factor…” Jill and Derick wrote on their family website.
Meanwhile, Jim Bob and his wife, Michelle, said they’ll “always love” Josh, while their daughter Jessa slammed child sex abuse as “evil” following the verdict.
The family was dealt another hit recently as eldest daughter Jana was charged with endangering the welfare of a child– she has pleaded not guilty.
There is no indication the two cases are related.
