"Pastor" throws hissy fit

[n david]

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.

The Pastor was in the wrong in what he did. There are better ways to address these issues than doing so during a regular message in front of the whole congregation, including possible visitors. Not only is the method wrong, but his terms - "one of the worst," "not worth 15 cents," are not becoming a Pastor.

If the Pastor feels he needs to publicly embarrass people, he should call a church meeting outside the times of the normal service.

My Pastor recently had to address an issue involving a minister in the church. After service he stated there would be a short meeting for those who wished to stay. He read a passage from Matthew 18 and had other ministers with him who were witnesses.

I've attended and been involved with many churches during my life, and have seen a few Pastors behave like the one in the video. This was the first time I witnessed a Pastor carefully, methodically, and most important - in love address an issue with a person in ministry. He stated several times that he loved the individual, prayed for them and was available to speak with them at any time. He admonished the church not to gossip or be negative against them, but to greet them in love whenever and wherever they saw them; to pray for them, and to welcome them should they continue to attend the church.

It was incredible to watch. I love my Pastor.