How close should a pastor get to the members?

[aak1972]

Originally Posted by Amos

There are Scriptural principles to apply to any area of life.

To imply otherwise is an insult to the wisdom and completeness of God and His Word.

"We are complete in Him..."

"In Him are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge..."

What a terribly presumptuous attitude...that God left holes in His holy Book that have to be filled by secular counselors, many of whom have minds steeped in godless psychology and other humanistic ideologies.

Good grief.

The pastors I know of have no formal training in counseling. There is a degree of tact that needs to be taken with anyone in a life altering situation. We dont need to go to someone and confide in them only to be blasted about sin in our life. Another example; if you were thinking about buying a new family vehicle and you asked you pastor for counsel on the matter and he told you to buy the 2009 Expedition. You do and 6 months later the thing turns out to be a lemon. Who will you blame? You know you will its human nature.