Trust Blindly That is the Way?
So, who do you trust when you can’t even trust your local church pastor or designated pastor of your choosing? This is not the article you may be thinking it is…. Back to the point at hand, people often think it is okay to elevate a single individual to an iconic “god” status, when in actuality they should be seeking the spirit. The Holy Spirit – of the one true living God as their source of strength and guidance. The message being sent time and time again is trust blindly, that is the way!
I do NOT by any means condone separating one’s self from the structure of true fellowship; however, the church today falls short of the glory of God evident on Earth and is therefore, leading many astray all in the name of fame and dollar, dollar bills.
Too Many Wayward Preachers
Too many wayward preachers and so-called pastors…yeah, you know the type! They have been plastered on the news and many social avenues for the past decade plus. All sins under the rainbow! It’s a free fall ya’ll! All things devilish are being accepted in churches today and the Bible teaches us that we should despise and turn away from such things.
There are way too many wayward preachers and all these fake act pastors are revealing themselves and will continue to reveal themselves as time continues. From the idolaters, adulterers, back biters, liars, thieves, blasphemers, abusers, hypocrites, coveters, fame seekers, greed filled connivers, to the Bible benders. Many people find themselves looking up to such leaders as their pastors and following them blindly down that broad pathway to hell.
Too many wayward preachers, learn to test the spirits ya’ll…whether they are of God or not!
Learn to Walk in the Holy Spirit on Your Own!
If you designate any one man as your pastor i.e. spiritual leader in this lifetime, do so wisely for many are wolves in sheep’s clothing. However, if you learn to walk in the spirit on your own and you familiarize yourself with the Bible. And you will have ample knowledge on how to recognize them (Jeremiah 14, 2 Peter, Mathew 24, Proverbs [more so for personal growth and wisdom] are a good place to start).
Once you recognize them, you will need to pray for God’s leadership and choose to continually walk in that leadership going forward and he will lead you to your next course of action.
Hypocrisy
Many so called preachers, a.k.a. pastors are filled with so much more filth than the people they are suppose to be pastoring.
Some are far from the model of a family man. They will help others and their children, while leaving their own to figure things out on their own/ fend for themselves.
Others allow Jezebel Spirit to rule their church; some even marry such a woman and then turn around and act holier than thou.
There are many other examples of tainted leaderships in the church, both in the media and in private circles, if people choose to WAKE UP and see the truth.
Summary
Test the spirits and be very careful who you place on a pedestal for we are ALL MERE mortals. Walk in the Holy Spirit and if you are blessed to find a Holy Spirit filled church and pastor, then you will often find that the teachings you received align with what the Lord has already confirmed or placed in your spirit. Don’t trust blindly, that is the way!