By PST. KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS
“You know that the rulers in this world Lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:25-28 NLT
The words of Jesus Christ from the above text rings true, and is relevant today just as it was back then when He first uttered them.
While it’s true that “The elders who lead the church in a good way should receive double honor – in particular, those who do the work of counseling and teaching.” (1 Timothy 5:17 ERV), these same elders who are called to be servants/ ministers are NOT to “Lord it over their people”, but to follow the example of Christ who came to serve selflessly- even to the point of giving his life for the sheep.
Unfortunately, in their quest to be “the first and greatest”, (some) leaders keep “flaunting their authority over those under them”. These leaders have taken over, and are devouring the very flock of God which they’re called to “feed and shepherd”. However, these things ought not be so.
Therefore, as we go this week and call to mind the words of Jesus in our opening scripture, let’s also remember the warnings of the apostle Paul “…that false teachers, like vicious wolves, will come in among you…, not sparing the flock. Even some men from your own group will rise up and distort the truth in order to draw a following.” Acts 20:29-30 NLT
Don’t forget to smile coz it looks good on you.
THE QUEST FOR TITLES & GREATNESS
By PST. KUKU’S WEEKLY NUGGETS
“You know that the rulers in this world Lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:25-28 NLT
The words of Jesus Christ from the above text rings true, and is relevant today just as it was back then when He first uttered them.
While it’s true that “The elders who lead the church in a good way should receive double honor – in particular, those who do the work of counseling and teaching.” (1 Timothy 5:17 ERV), these same elders who are called to be servants/ ministers are NOT to “Lord it over their people”, but to follow the example of Christ who came to serve selflessly- even to the point of giving his life for the sheep.
Unfortunately, in their quest to be “the first and greatest”, (some) leaders keep “flaunting their authority over those under them”. These leaders have taken over, and are devouring the very flock of God which they’re called to “feed and shepherd”. However, these things ought not be so.
Therefore, as we go this week and call to mind the words of Jesus in our opening scripture, let’s also remember the warnings of the apostle Paul “…that false teachers, like vicious wolves, will come in among you…, not sparing the flock. Even some men from your own group will rise up and distort the truth in order to draw a following.” Acts 20:29-30 NLT
Don’t forget to smile coz it looks good on you.
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