Collateral Damage

[Coonskinner]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

So, there is collateral damage through friendly fire.

I just post the verses, PP.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by keith4him

The answer in one word "Humility"

by the way you sound like Loren Yadon, preaching at Landmark 1993.

Gee whiz, Keith, I think thats the highest compliment I've received on AFF. I loved Brother Yadon.

[Carpenter]

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

The Word of God attaches eternal consequences to obedience or disobedience, Carp.

I don't make that decision; it is made for me.

I know what you are getting at, though.

Bottom line, it is critical that we as teachers rightly divide the Word.

I agree with you but what role does the Teacher have in terms of exacting those eternal consequenses based on their interpretation or personal conviction.

In my mind they cease to be teachers at that point.

Case in point, go read about the "teacher" at last evenings AMC meeting.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

What will he hold me accountable for?
What if they are little devils?
Is it my responsibility to save them?

The scripture about the good and bad soil comes to my mind here ---- all you can do is sow.

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

What will he hold me accountable for?
What if they are little devils?
Is it my responsibility to save them?

Sometimes a Shepherd has to shoot a "Wolf" in sheep's clothing.
I am only stating that a lot of Ministers I know who have had troubles with Saints, and had to correct or to give direction did so not lightly.

Pastors and those in leadership are ones I am always praying for as they have a tremendous responsibility in doing what they do.
A wise Saint will do the same.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

I just post the verses, PP.

I understand. The whole concept is frightening. Leadership is not for the faint of heart.

[Felicity]

Pastor P.....

You've brought home here the fact that pastoring and the responsibility for souls is a heavy one, not one that can be taken lightly.

[Coonskinner]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Yes, boundaries such as the list Coonskinner started. Boundaries that are Biblical - not rules that aren't.

If more was taught on prayer (for the saints) and they all develop that close personal walk with God would there been need for silly rules?

Renda, the unavoidable fact is that there are situations that arise where a judgment call has to be made, and a principle has to be applied.

Somebody has to determine what the line for the assembly is.

The pastor has to do it.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

The Word of God attaches eternal consequences to obedience or disobedience, Carp.

I don't make that decision; it is made for me.

I know what you are getting at, though.

Bottom line, it is critical that we as teachers rightly divide the Word.

GREAT POST!!!!!

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

I understand. The whole concept is frightening. Leadership is not for the faint of heart.

You got that right.