MAKE IT EASY FOR THEM

Heb 13:17
17 Obey your spiritual leaders and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they know they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this joyfully and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit. NLT
** I just got into a chat with a few people on facebook about tattoos. I won’t go into all the details because it would probably bore you to death, but in the process there was a young man who showed great disrespect to my position as a pastor. I’m praying for this young man because obviously he doesn’t know the dangers of the path he chose to take. To him there is no position of authority and that we are all on the same level “as sinners” in the body of Christ. In that case, then why would any of us want to take any position of leadership? The scripture is very clear that we will be judged stronger than the people we teach.
James 3:1
3:1 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. NIV
Besides all of this, the scripture is very clear that God has placed people in the church and their roles are to be roles that are respected and honored even when they don’t deserve it. (see the story of David and Saul…. He would not touch God’s anointed). This young man is not a part of my congregation but I do feel for his pastor and teachers because the student has brought himself to the level of his authorities and that only spells trouble. Hopefully this young man will see his error and in about 20 years will see the path he has walked needs to be repaired. I would like to say that I have been honored beyond all by my church that I oversee. You, CFC, have made my job as your pastor a joy and I always look forward to meeting with you. Thanks!