Pastor, Please Read and Heed
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Pastor Coon
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My friends and co-laborers, keep the advice of Ecclesiastes 7:20-22 in mind at all times. “For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee: For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.”
We must never forget that though saved, we are still sinners. Pastors, Deacons, leaders, teachers, and yes, even, parents have the old, rebellious, corrupt nature. We shouldn’t be surprised that, from time to time, those under our authority become dissatisfied with our leading. For the pastor this includes wife, child, deacon, and church member. The pastor must remind himself that he “likewise hast cursed others.” We all get dissatisfied with other people from time to time, even with those we love the most.
The advice of Ecclesiastes 7:20-22 is very wise and important for leaders to keep in mind. It is not reasonable to expect that those God has placed under our supervision will never feel or express any sign of rebellion and criticism. We still have a rebel nature that must be controlled by the power of the indwelling Spirit of God, but who walks at every moment in the fullness of the Holy Spirit? Who never sins? Who makes only wise and proper decisions? Who never rebels or complains? It would be unwise to expect perfect, constant submission from our people. It won’t happen!
Let us be wise, prayerful, vigilant, humble, and patient at all times, but especially in times when our decisions are rejected and our authority despised. Look to God for wisdom and help. Wait on Him; follow His leading without fear. He will solve the problem, for it is His work and His church; and He will be faithful to instruct you about your part in the solution (and in the problem!).
We must never forget that though saved, we are still sinners. Pastors, Deacons, leaders, teachers, and yes, even, parents have the old, rebellious, corrupt nature. We shouldn’t be surprised that, from time to time, those under our authority become dissatisfied with our leading. For the pastor this includes wife, child, deacon, and church member. The pastor must remind himself that he “likewise hast cursed others.” We all get dissatisfied with other people from time to time, even with those we love the most.
The advice of Ecclesiastes 7:20-22 is very wise and important for leaders to keep in mind. It is not reasonable to expect that those God has placed under our supervision will never feel or express any sign of rebellion and criticism. We still have a rebel nature that must be controlled by the power of the indwelling Spirit of God, but who walks at every moment in the fullness of the Holy Spirit? Who never sins? Who makes only wise and proper decisions? Who never rebels or complains? It would be unwise to expect perfect, constant submission from our people. It won’t happen!
Let us be wise, prayerful, vigilant, humble, and patient at all times, but especially in times when our decisions are rejected and our authority despised. Look to God for wisdom and help. Wait on Him; follow His leading without fear. He will solve the problem, for it is His work and His church; and He will be faithful to instruct you about your part in the solution (and in the problem!).
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