Fact Check, 42

~ Christian Leaders Have Arrived Spiritually ~

People Think  ~  Christian leaders—such as pastors and missionaries—have their lives in order and do not sin like the rest of us.

God Answers  ~  The Apostle Paul was arguably the most powerful Christian leader of the early church.  Listen to his personal testimony: “This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am [am—not was] chief.  However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life” (1 Timothy 1:15-16).

The Significance  ~  Be careful not to put your faith in any Christian, leader or otherwise, since they may fail you badly.  Keep your eye on Christ and your faith in Him and His Word. 

Comment  ~  Indeed, Christian leaders should be spiritually mature—but don’t expect them to be perfect.  God does expect a higher level of Christian maturity from those in positions to lead or teach others: “My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment” (James 3:1).

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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