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Originally Posted by rkentsmith
I have shared this with many ministry friends and always enjoy the chuckle shared when somebody else realizes they are not the only ones who struggle with such things. This is also posted currently on Full Proof Team Blog. Read more... www.rkentsmith.blogspot.com |
I have seen spoiled and moody children who throw tantrums and fits whenever it pleases them. They are an embarrassment to all who know them and bring reproach to an otherwise stellar family name. Who is at fault?
Why, its the parents, of course. The allow the behaviour. They don't have what it takes to discipline their little darling with the proper proportion of firmness and love.
Music Devils, when they exist, are nurtured in an environment of permissiveness by spiritual leadership. The fact is, preachers have become dependent upon talented musicians to do the "heavy lifting" for them during services. The music devils usually reside in churches that promote first and disciple later.
Maybe we should not exalt those not spiritually ready to handle the pressure cooker life of a "local celebrity"? We would not do that for preachers.
The sooner pastors promote committed christians who are gifted to positions of ministry instead of promoting the gifted who profess christianity, the quicker the music devils will be cast out of the church.
The buck stops with the pastor.
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