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Discussion Thread Identifying Dangers
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Discussion Thread Identifying Dangers
Being a pastor in any capacity raises their standing concerning leading the congregation
they are a part of. How does this influence the way that person thinks in this particular group?
Many people have different goals for a pastor than they do for themselves. As I saw our
children's pastor storm out of the church, I reached this level of thought. This is why I can relate
to Dangerous Calling's chapter five. Although I used to be good friends with this guy, I
witnessed ego take over and scripture being misinterpreted to support the idea that a pay increase
would be the deciding factor in this pastor's time there. We all possess the bizarre capacity to feel
happy about things that are in no way positive. People frequently dispute salaries, but the
"hardening" process that followed led to unrighteousness.
This circumstance occasionally drives us to the brink of despair. Among other emotions,
pride can inspire hopelessness or, even worse, disobedience, and it can motivate us to do acts
that we believe would "fix" the problem. Remember how Jeremiah's pleading causes his
audience to adopt a rebellious tone in Jeremiah 18:12, where they all "act according to the
stubbornness of his evil heart." The audience exclaims, "It is hopeless," in the same verse. This is
how hopeless things can seem when we act on our emotions without seeking the Lord's
guidance.
It is easier for everyone to understand how the church works when everyone recognizes
that Christ alone is the head of the church and that everyone else, including the pastor, is merely
a part of the body (Duncan, 2019). Both the congregation and the pastor must share this
viewpoint in harmony. Many churches prefer to find a supernatural being than a sincere, God-
fearing person. A congregation that suffers from the Messiah Syndrome looks to a savior rather
than its pastor, who is, after all, only human.
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In conclusion, it is advantageous to be more familiar with the human traits of pastors.
Taking part in church activities puts Christ in His proper position. This requires work from
everyone in the church and shouldn't be left to the leaders alone. While Christ's devotion to the
Father and death for our sins appears admirable, we should likewise submit to each other and let
go of our tendency toward emotion-driven behavior. We can function as one body by remaining
conscious that knowledge comes from all areas of the church and by remaining receptive to that
knowledge.
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References
Duncan, L. (2019). Dear church: A love letter from a Black preacher to the whitest
denomination in the US. Fortress Press.
