Overseer Removal (Part Two)
There are three reasons why a Pastor should be removed from office. I would like to focus on just one in this particular point in time. This is something that not only Pastors struggle with but all Christians. This is leading a truly godly life. I have always questioned this one. Because part of our Doctrine is that all people are sinners. All people fall short of the glory of God. All people are ungodly outside of Christ. But Christians live in Christ. They live in Christ and do good things. Pastors are required to be an example of a Godly life to others.
Does this mean if a Pastor swears he should be removed? If a Pastor gambles is that enough to remove him from office? Well really it matters to what extent is ungodly mean ungodly? Here your Pastor should live up to the standards that St Paul sets before us. St Paul reminds us of the deeds of darkness. St Paul also reminds us that we must put aside our old way of living and live to Christ. Here is the real point.
God desires his leaders for the church to be an example. Pastors are to be examples. But again so are all Christians. Pastors should be better Christians than others. They should also be people who know and read scripture. These are important not just for the way we live, but also to help build up others in the Christian faith. If you can't do it, how am I going to be able to do it? Please help not only your fellow Christians live better lives, but help your Pastor live a better life. Thank you.
Does this mean if a Pastor swears he should be removed? If a Pastor gambles is that enough to remove him from office? Well really it matters to what extent is ungodly mean ungodly? Here your Pastor should live up to the standards that St Paul sets before us. St Paul reminds us of the deeds of darkness. St Paul also reminds us that we must put aside our old way of living and live to Christ. Here is the real point.
God desires his leaders for the church to be an example. Pastors are to be examples. But again so are all Christians. Pastors should be better Christians than others. They should also be people who know and read scripture. These are important not just for the way we live, but also to help build up others in the Christian faith. If you can't do it, how am I going to be able to do it? Please help not only your fellow Christians live better lives, but help your Pastor live a better life. Thank you.
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