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Old 01-31-2011, 10:07 AM
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Re: Respect For The Ministry

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There most certainly is a respect worthy of those who especially labor in pastoring and feeding the flock.

However, respect does not mean an iron curtain, or that they become an Untouchable from accountability, feedback, criticism, etc. They are serving the flocking of God. Part of serving is listening.


Respect must be earned before it can be given.
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