The Lord has quite a bit to
say to people who are spiritual leaders. This entire chapter addresses people
who are leaders of spiritual communities.
Pastor/teachers, elders,
deacons, small-group leaders, ministry leaders, listen up. Without stretching
things too far, parents and grandparents, Sunday school teachers, youth leaders
and such, listen up as well!
Spiritual leaders, beware,
don’t major in the minors. Remember the BIG things like mercy, justice and
faithfulness.
Spiritual leaders, beware,
make sure your inner life is clean (before God) don’t just worry about ‘lookin’
good.’
Spiritual leaders, beware,
and make sure you practice what you preach!
Lord Jesus,
help me live up to the calling You have issued… to lead well in all the areas of
spiritual authority to which You have assigned me. Lord, I can only do this with
Your help and presence of Your Holy Spirit. Please send Your Spirit, that I
might live faithfully to You. I pray this in Your name, Jesus.
Amen.
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