CHRISTIAN ETHICS

It is unethical for a Pastor/leader to plant negative seeds (words) in the mind of an individual about their leader. If that person’s leader is wrong or is in error, it is our job, as brothers and sisters in Christ, to go to that leader, not the member of the congregation, and do what we can to help them get back on track. It is difficult to bring restoration when we have engaged in conversations that bring division. The Bible tells us to RESTORE (Galatians 6:1), not destroy. If we are not going to talk TO them then let’s not talk ABOUT them. God’s Word gives clear guidelines on how to deal with issues in the church. Let’s not neglect to follow His guidelines. I grieve for what I see and I pray that we will choose agape love over hidden agendas. God’s design for the Body of Christ is that we be ONE. Discord and division is a result of a dysfunctional mentality. We, believers, are to have the mind of Christ. “Can we all just get along?” was the question presented on Family and Friends Day. Can we stop the whispers that create chaos and have the talk that brings reconciliation? How can the world get to know Jesus when believers are acting like they don’t? I pray that someone will come to me, and not gossip about me, if I am ever in error. “A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends.” (Proverbs‬ ‭16:28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬) ““I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” (John‬ ‭17:20-21‬ ‭NKJV)