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Originally Posted by Ehud
I can go for that a whole lot more than what I was imagining. I was envisioning a pastor with a week’s worth of ammo piled up calling out those in the pews or a “hired gun” evangelist brought in to do the dirty work.
And I know you didn’t mention this in your response, but I would like to clarify my stance. I don’t question that God works in myriad ways. If a pastor has a church that responds to nothing but hell fire and brimstone, then by all means go for it. But questioning a pastor’s approach because the congregation doesn’t line up well enough to suit outsiders is hogwash. Nobody should know the congregation like the pastor, so cut them some slack. That isn’t to say the pastor is infallible, but making a bad call and being a backslidden quack are totally different things.
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Exactly right, and I don't give any pastor my personal opinion if NOT asked first. He is building the work, or it is thriving and growing. You walk into a church and people are strangers to you. Visiting ministers tend to pull on the white glove and give the place a good once over. Then over at Cracker Barrel you get some free unsolicited advise about Sister Gilly Ginamae, and Uncle Fetus LeRoy, about how they both watch GOT, but both are looking as Apostolic as a 1970 Apostolic record album cover??? Or a Sister who is still wearing pants after they found out she has been in the church for over 15 years??? Hey I done it when I was a wee lamb, yet, I got egg on my face later on, when I considered the greater scope. Pastor Foofoofnick must be not hammering down the nails that are sticking out!!! He got to take charge and tell these people how the cow ate the cabbage!!! No, he must listen to God, and allow the Lord to lead him in his church family. Unhindered by anyone's unsolicited advise.
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