"Pastor" throws hissy fit

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by Esaias

The wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

An overseer must rule his household well, otherwise how will he be able to rule the house of God. (The word rule, if I remember correctly, has to do with persuading, being able to persuade people to do right, not lording it over).

As a result, I would say the preacher needs to step back and pray a bit and seek more wisdom in how to address the issues.

Having said that, I give him kudos for at least having the heart to publicly address issues that apparently need to be addressed, unlike so many churches and ministers who just go along to get along and collect a nice paycheck, not upsetting any apple carts, preaching worldliness and tolerating nonsense.

And the person who claimed 'this is spiritual abuse', get over it. Too much whineyness in America today.

When a man in a position of authority, says "....you are not worth 15 cents..."
that is abuse and like parents telling their kid, "...you are worthless, and will never amount to anything..." He is abusing his authority, and lifting himself up superior.

It is not like a sibling or peer saying the same words. This does not have the right kind of heart to be in the leadership position that he is in.

[BeenThinkin]

Originally Posted by crakjak

When a man in a position of authority, says "....you are not worth 15 cents..."
that is abuse and like parents telling their kid, "...you are worthless, and will never amount to anything..." He is abusing his authority, and lifting himself up superior.

It is not like a sibling or peer saying the same words. This does not have the right kind of heart to be in the leadership position that he is in.

Furthermore, could this possibly be a lie? Does a Pastor have the right to stretch it to this point? I know I say this probably too often, but how would this pastor measure up to living according to 1 Cor. 13? Oh and on second thought, does a pastor have to measure up to 1 Cor. 13?

BT