When the work of shepherding leads us to pride, judgment, superiority, or deception, we have forgotten that we are a lamb. A shepherd who is not first a lamb is a dangerous shepherd and has ceased to follow the Good Shepherd.
Likeness to Christ is not measured by external things but by the extent to which a person’s character bears fruit that resembles the fruit of the Spirit. Not by numbers but by kindness. Not by fame but by humility and self-control.
A pastor with a theological degree and knowledge of Scripture can lift words out of those Scriptures, pronounce them with authority, and wound those under their care. An ability to articulate theological truths does not mean the speaker is an obedient servant of God.
Struggling or failing to connect with scripture authenticates a survivor’s suffering, it does not negate their faith. Ask, could it be trauma? #thinktrauma
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‘Power protects power’ @mikeasloan (this happens in heavy shepherding)
Exodus 22.21-24 Do not oppress - promise of judgement with oppression #churchasarefuge https://t.co/ZM3vUjNBgm