The Cooling Stream

Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you. — Hebrews 13:17

Pastor makes an easy target for criticism.

Every week he is on display, carefully explaining God’s Word, challenging his people toward Christlike living.

It is easy to overlook all the good things a pastor does, and focus on our personal opinions.

Let's remember that our pastor is not perfect.

Though we must be careful not to follow him blindly, we must only confront his errors through the proper channels. 

Our pastor is faithfully presenting God’s truth and modeling servant leadership. 

Before God, he is responsible for guiding us spiritually. 

We should want him to do his work joyfully and not grievously. 

Causing him grief would be of no benefit to the church.

By honoring our pastor we honor God and make things better for our church.

Let's remember: Every pastor needs the support from his people.

As Christians, we need to give accurate direction as to how a person can get to heaven by having a relationship with Christ (John 3:16; 1 Cor. 15:1-5).

We need to help people see that following their own religious systems, such as good works or hoping to be good enough, won’t get them to heaven.

And as we share the true gospel of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, we must be sensitive to people’s beliefs.

Jesus is the way of salvation.

Let us share the gospel with love and truth.