Bible Discussion Thread

I have seen Pastors try to embarrass, shame, anger and every method possible to try to get People to live right. I've seen a lot of Hurt, and crushed People ,, who were blasted by those in Authority. The ones were supposed to Help,aid, support, carry. I was saved under my Father in law,, and I remember a comment He said " If I could get 10% of the Church to live about half what I'm Preaching,,, The Lord might as well come and get me,, it would be one of The Greatest Works in Ministry ever".

The Flock is not ,nor will they ever be what they think they are. They are a lot of Good, devoted People who love God. But they don't realize for the most part, they will never come close to the Annointing, Power, Dedication The Man of God carries, the burden he bears. The weight,struggles, or battles He fights Daily. Quite honestly, they are in the dark, blind.

Paul said Ye which are Spiritual, closed the gap, when you see a Brother or Sister overtaken in a Fault, sin ,struggle. Help restore that person, because they cannot do it. I'm not condoning sin, making a excuse for sin .

But I have seen, and I know you do not fit this bill or mold. But most People in Ministerial Positions do not have the patience or temperance for it. They are angry ,judgemental, confrontational, demanding, try to be a tyrant, control freak over others.

These folks are going to fall over and over, flat on their face, going to make a upside down cake , a total mess out of situations, trials, decisions. And this is where we come in, we pick them up, dust them off, pray another prayer, even if it's the 100th time. And tell them " You can do it, You can make it,,, let's go ,,, You're going to turn it around this time. Because Just one touch from Jesus ,,,changes everything.

All we can do is Preach, every man,woman is going to do what's in their Heart. Do that,,go home, rest, relax, eat, . You have done Your Part, it's up to them now.

Mikey Out. Ooooooh Yeah!!!!!

Yes, I have witnessed the same and it's hard to see. All someone has to do is turn on the TV. All are sinners and no one is immune to temptation, including pastors. We need the armor of God on and to take the threat seriously. There's huge division in Christianity toward the mindset of us being in a battle or the battle is already won. Obviously those kicking back and enjoying the fruits of the world are going to fall the hardest and not even realize it. When I read the Bible, over and over it warns us. It never tells us to just do nothing and chillax because we once listened to one sermon 40 years ago and assume we're saved, but to actively follow Jesus and avoid sin. We surely control what we say with our mouth and do with our bodies, so we can surely avoid sin if we try, like Jesus asked us to. If we're rooted in sin, we're no longer much of a light to the world and aren't going to be very effective in sharing the gospel. John 14:15. So, why we are responsible for ourselves, we should to be gentle with others. A frustrated demanding pastor is not in the right position. I think Pauls letters addressed this topic.

I can't do that. If we've tasted the goodness of the Lord, we will desire to share that joy.

I do it best as I can. Jesus said something about not fasting when the Bridegroom was with us-as with us on earth. But after He ascended to Heaven to be seated at the right hand of God; we would fast.

Another scripture about the yoke of bondage

I gotta go, so maybe someone can find that passage for me?

Thank you.