I have seen a number of pastors and their wives implement the position of the armour bear. These people stand guard for them, run errands, pray for them, provide a spiritual barrier between them and the devils tactics sent from outsiders, prepare meals and drinks, wipe sweat, pack luggages for trips etc.
Is this position biblical and necessary? What does the scripture say about this? Or do we see this as an "errand boy/girl for the pastor?
One cannot be both servant and master at the same time.
In too many churches, the servant has become the master. The 'servant of all' has become the one 'served by all'. Do not be envious of them, for they have already received their reward. Rather, see to the sheep.
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I don't mind if someone wants to "cover" their minister in prayer privately, but to follow them around with water bottles and carry their Bible is a bit too much for me.
I accompanied a friend that spoke at a ladies conference and they did this. Drove me nuts because they did it for me too since I was with her. I never could find my "stuff" - - they'd get it and take it away. It made me nervous....lol!
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I don't mind if someone wants to "cover" their minister in prayer privately, but to follow them around with water bottles and carry their Bible is a bit too much for me.
I accompanied a friend that spoke at a ladies conference and they did this. Drove me nuts because they did it for me too since I was with her. I never could find my "stuff" - - they'd get it and take it away. It made me nervous....lol!
And maybe even pre-chew their food?
Or how about physically protecting their master and fighting off any attacker kung fu style, like any good lackey of SPECTER would?
Honestly the whole thing is disgusting -and not even thinking about the pre-chewing thing.
Last edited by RandyWayne; 03-02-2010 at 12:34 PM.
I don't mind if someone wants to "cover" their minister in prayer privately, but to follow them around with water bottles and carry their Bible is a bit too much for me.
I accompanied a friend that spoke at a ladies conference and they did this. Drove me nuts because they did it for me too since I was with her. I never could find my "stuff" - - they'd get it and take it away. It made me nervous....lol!
Praying for the man is not a position. We are told to pray for one another. Sounds like a Frat house with pledges
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