Creating an Unsafe Leadership<\/p>\n
"All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not" (Mat_23:3).<\/p>\n
So far as the Pharisees truly represented Moses and his law, they could be followed in safety, but they could not be followed beyond that point.<\/p>\n
Some one probably said that Christ was causing friction in the smooth-running and well-oiled machinery of the Jewish religion.<\/p>\n
He went so far as to advise men to refuse to follow the works of their leader.<\/p>\n
Ministers may well be followed if they follow only Christ. Paul never asked more than this. He wrote to the Corinthians: "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ" (1Co_11:1).<\/p>\n
The Apostle Paul could preface his words by saying, "Even as I please all in all things, not seeking my own profit, but that of the many, that they may be saved" (1Co_10:33, \\1911 Bible).<\/p>\n
It would be quite a different matter if twentieth century Pharisees were men of the Paul type; if they received their programs from God, and then presented them to the church, saying: "Follow this program, only as it follows Christ."<\/p>\n
But Pharisees are unwilling to pursue this method. They want their suggestions followed.<\/p>\n
It is the duty of saints to "prove all things; hold fast that which is good" (1Th_5:21).<\/p>\n
They must seek to know what the Spirit saith unto the churches.<\/p>\n
Christ said: "My sheep hear My voice, * * and they follow Me; and a stranger will they not follow" (Joh_10:27, Joh_10:5).<\/p>\n
John wrote; "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the Churches" (Rev_2:7).<\/p>\n
Another thing must be said–no class of men have any right to demand what they are unwilling to practice.<\/p>\n
What right have the Pharisees to demand hard work of strong and stalwart missionaries at a meager support, then demand for a work no harder and a life no stronger a fat and well-fed larder?<\/p>\n
We are speaking to our own soul as well as to yours. Shall supporters and contenders for "faith missionaries" refuse to lift a hand until a stated salary is in sight?<\/p>\n
May God help us. Let us not ask of others more than we are willing ourselves to do. May our preaching be always self-practiced.<\/p>\n
Autor: R.E. NEIGHBOUR<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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