Saint Abuse

[n david]

Since there are a few threads beating up Pastors, let's discuss abusive saints.

If you've ever been a Pastor or associate, you know them.

They call several times a week, asking for spiritual advice. They request to speak with you after every service, sometimes taking an hour or more. They cry and complain about their marriage or spiritual life, yet don't listen or do anything with the advice given.

They're also quick to complain and backstab you if you're unable to meet their demands. God forbid the Pastor take a day off, or request to schedule a meeting at another time because there are visiting family members or friends waiting at home for lunch Sunday after the morning service.

They call for financial help with bills or rent, then blow up when it's cut off after several months of them not budgeting their money properly. They have money for their Disney vacation, but can't afford the rent. They have cable, multiple cell phones and tablets, wifi and other gadgets, but can't afford to pay for food or medicine.

Then comes the advent of the internet. AOL, MySpace, Everyone's Connected and now Facebook and internet forums. Now Pastors aren't just slandered against in the local assembly or around other churches. It's the world wide web! Now they're libeled online for the world to see. And God forbid they ever discuss Pastoral issues with other Pastors.