Some pastors do not know God, even though they give the word of God to people. Some have merely studied, but do not know God. It is important to know this because it is these who give Christians a bad name; these who put people off coming to church because they do not see the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the pastor's life. The Bible says teachers will be judged more strictly than others. Do you understand this?
2006-11-30 23:52:35 · 10 answers · asked by ccc4jesus 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Not everyone is saved who serves in a church. But We can not make that call only GOD can.
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2006-11-30 23:54:16 · answer #1 · answered by Kenneth G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something that is happening more and more in the end times. We must judge a minister by his fruits. Jesus warned of this in Matt 7:21-23 where people do even miraculous things in the Name of Jesus and Jesus said that HE NEVER KNEW THEM (ie they are not born again). This scripture will apply more forcefully to those false pastors who cannot even heal a fly. All Christians should be aware of this. Have the discernment of the spirit to know whether a man claiming to be a man of God is speaking out of the flesh or out of the Spirit in these last days for even the devil will disguise himself as an angel of light.
2006-12-01 08:12:46 · answer #2 · answered by seekfind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me get this straight, you would rather be taught by a man who doesn't know the scriptures, but "walks with God"? I don't know about that, I would tend to think an honest man would be a better teacher.
2006-12-01 07:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, teachers - leaders - will be judged more strictly. it is a fearful thought, isn't it?
may god help us to live uprightly before Him, to be careful with our words, to not handle the word of God deceitfully.
we need to pray for those in authority, don't we?
god bless!!
2006-12-01 08:00:31 · answer #4 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but if they dont make it said that they are christians (meaning they have experienced gods salvation) than most churches wont let them preach in thier church besides that only god knows the mans heart
2006-12-01 07:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by bballboyrocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd rather have someone teach me who knows how to correctly interpret the scriptures than someone with a fruity spirit.
2006-12-01 08:01:13 · answer #6 · answered by james.parker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I meant to say hi to your mom this morning but I was already pastor
2006-12-01 07:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you referring to the ones that smoke meth and have sexual relations with male prostitutes?
2006-12-01 07:55:43 · answer #8 · answered by Red 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only gods elect are truthfully saved!
2006-12-01 10:02:10 · answer #9 · answered by godelectedme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO ****!!! REALLY???? NO GOD-DAM WAY!!!
2006-12-01 07:56:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋