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Is Perfection the Right Standard for Pastors?

September 6, 2014 By R. Brad White 1 Comment

What happens when a pastor falls short of perfection? What happens when a weakness is revealed for all to see? Do we love, support, empathize, encourage, and work to help them or do we find a way to escort them out the door seeking another pastor who will be perfect?

I can imagine that for many pastors, there is a great fear that their congregation will discover that they are merely human like the rest of us… full of flaws and weakness.

I like what Jesus said in Luke 18:19, “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone.”

And in Hebrews 4:15-16, where it is written, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

The point here is that we sometimes put pastors on a pedestal of perfection. And when they fall short, we don’t always extend them the same grace and mercy that God shows us in all of our imperfections. Pastors have doubts, fears, and temptations just like the rest of us. Sometimes they stumble like the rest of us.

When that happens, love them through it. If they confess and seek forgiveness, we should be quick to forgive, as God is quick to forgive us.

Lastly, create an environment at your church and a relationship with your pastor that would enable them to speak freely about their imperfections. They need not isolate themselves in an attempt to hide their flaws for fear of what their congregation might think. Be a loving, grace-filled church to your pastor, just as you are taught to be to the rest of the world.

Filed Under: Christian News and Insights, Judgmental, Opinions and Editorials Tagged With: condemnation, forgiveness, Grace, love, mercy, pastor

Clothed in Righteousness, Not Sin

December 4, 2013 By Brad 3 Comments

bigstock-Online-Shopping-3850375DEAR LARRY:

How can I make restitution? I have committed so many sins in the past, by stealing.  Before I knew Christ I used to order online with fake names and addresses to buy clothes, and many things from different online shops.  And now I don’t know how to make restitution.  (I have used the clothes.)

 

Sandy

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Filed Under: Christian Advice Column Tagged With: condemnation, dear larry, freedom, repayment, restitution, restoration

Restitution – Making Amends God’s Way

November 23, 2013 By Brad 9 Comments

DEAR LARRY:

I have heard many messages on restitution and need some counsel on what to do.  When I was small I used to steal my parents’ money and use it to buy things in school.  Sometimes my Mum caught me and punished me.  I also used to steal money from my Dad’s shop where the sales person kept it.  When I was about 16 years old I stopped it.  At 18 years, I became born again.  I have told my Mum that I’m sorry for what I did.  I really do not know the amount of money I have stolen from my Dad’s shop.  How do I make restitution in this case?  Do I need to go to my Dad’s employer?  What will you want me to do?

Favour

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Filed Under: Christian Advice Column Tagged With: condemnation, freedom, repayment, restitution, restoration

Finding Freedom From Condemnation Through Restitution

November 13, 2013 By Brad 10 Comments

Jesus Erases Guilt
“Therefore, there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

About a year ago, I answered a question from someone who had sinned against someone else, and wanted to know about making restitution. Read the Article Here. After that question was asked and answered though, we have been surprised to see several people commenting on that one question and answer … mostly with their own sins against someone else, where restitution may be necessary.

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Filed Under: Christian Advice Column Tagged With: condemnation, freedom, guilt, restitution

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