TODAY’S WORD FOR YOU, 11-9-15

REMINDER/WARNING TO CHURCH PASTORS & LEADERS

“Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the Lord.”  (Jeremiah 23:1)

They have forgotten what they’re supposed to do, forgotten who the Head of the church is, and what their responsibilities are to the flock of God as noted in Ephesians chapter 4.  How the heart of God is grieved!

  “. . .walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,”  (vs 1)

11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

 

SEE MY ‘SOUNDING THE SHOFAR’ FACEBOOK PAGE regarding recent mega church scandals:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/221110074609089/?fref=nf

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