Ego Driven Departures - Page 3

jfrog · #21 10-31-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffadams

At least most of the qualifications to begin the journey into ego driven ministry will never be afforded to you.

I heard something along these lines from a man who was never asked to preach a major conference, he was bitter and railed against the ones who were asked. Im glad you are not like that man.

oh come on, he brings up a great point: Ministers can have ego's too!

jeffadams · #22 10-31-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jfrog

oh come on, he brings up a great point:

Don't we all!

jfrog · #23 10-31-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffadams

Don't we all!

no

rrford · #24 10-31-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jfrog

oh come on, he brings up a great point: Ministers can have ego's too!

That is the entire point. I am not speaking of those who leave over disagreement, bitterness or lack of opportunity. Rather, I am speaking of those who allow thier ego to convince them they need a larger platform and bigger audience than what truth believing platforms provide them.

rrford · #25 10-31-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffadams

At least most of the qualifications to begin the journey into ego driven ministry will never be afforded to you.

I heard something along these lines from a man who was never asked to preach a major conference, he was bitter and railed against the ones who were asked. Im glad you are not like that man.

Hmmm, okay.

jfrog · #26 10-31-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rrford

That is the entire point. I am not speaking of those who leave over disagreement, bitterness or lack of opportunity. Rather, I am speaking of those who allow thier ego to convince them they need a larger platform and bigger audience than what truth believing platforms provide them.

I think the way you worded your original post was a little confusing, at least it was for me anyways. But I think I got the jist.

Esther · #27 10-31-2009, 09:20 PM

It is a sobering thought RR and I pray I never allow my ego to affect what I can do for God.

jeffadams · #28 11-01-2009, 12:47 AM

I wonder how many hours some have spent praying for those who we believe are not as Holy and Spiritual as us?

RandyWayne · #29 11-01-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffadams

I wonder how many hours some have spent praying for those who we believe are not as Holy and Spiritual as us?

You mean something like "I thank you Lord that I am not like him......"?

Falla39 · #30 11-01-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pelathais

Just thinking back over the years; those who "left" almost always did so because of some sort of local political squabble. I could name the names of many fine ministers who "left" because of the "ego" that ruled over them locally and in the district.

I think RR points out a real problem. But the greater problem, historically, has been...

"The Ego That Would Not Leave!"

Come on, Pelathais, out with it! Tell us what you really think! LOL!!