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Originally Posted by Ron
That isn't the question, does God like the slogging of Apostolic Ministers by anyone?
I'll give you an example in Acts chapter 23:1-5
23 And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.
2 And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.
3 Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the law, and commandest me to be smitten contrary to the law?
4 And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God's high priest?
5 Then said Paul, I wist not, brethren, that he was the high priest: for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.
These were the people who crucified the Lord!
Up to you brethren, but you are dealing with fire & not the kind that you want to go near either!  |
I get what you're saying Ron, but here's a question for you - how did Jesus talk about the Pharisees? Was he kind and gentle towards those who put on a good front, wore fancy garments, sat in the high seats, and bound up heavy burdens to put on men and women when they themselves wouldn't even bear the burdens?
In my mind, any pastor who preaches against sin from the pulpit, and disciplines folks for partaking in such - ALL THE WHILE, living in horrible sin themselves, well, they are nothing more than Pharisees. This coming from a former pastor, so please don't think I have all ministers in my sights......I put myself in the same boat.
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