There is no single good in sin.
There is no single gain in unrighteousness.
Because we are creatures of a sovereign God, whatever we do against His nature is detrimental to our well-being.
In my itineraries, I've observed how difficult it is to sustain moments of sobriety for reflection and repentance.
You can preach the heart of God and get people weeping on their seats, and then as you close your session, a moderator comes up and with a clownish "Plaise tha lord, Now its time to give God a dance offering"....
Every bit of repentance you were trying to build collapses because the showbiz schedule is more important than the burdens of God.
SPEAKING SOLEMNLY
Anyone living in sexual sins (fornication, adultery, pornography, etc), has no place in Christian ministry. Immorality is a very big deal, scripturally. The believer's BODY is the temple of the Holy Spirit. Yes, the BODY. Therefore, what you do with God's dwelling place must be of colossal significance. Don't you see it?
And, because of the sacredness of Christian ministry, while you can legitimately be a struggling Believer for a season, you cannot be a struggling minister, if the struggle is that you have not overcome sexual immorality. In this regard, the category of a struggling minister does not exist, biblically considered.
This is not about being a "wounded soldier." But in any case, if a soldier takes a bullet during combat, we don't hand him over to the enemies, yes. And we also don't leave him in the frontline to continue fighting – with his wound. We take him out and away for treatment. Whether he can even return to active duty later on depends on the severity/impact of the 'wound' sustained and the assessment of the team managing his case. Taking him out of combat is a responsible act of love and not a case of "condemning our own."
Back from the digression. It is alien to the spirit of Christ, to say someone is a minister of the gospel, even though he commits immorality. The practice of immorality cannot coexist with legitimate practice of ministry. A fornicator or an adulterer is not a Minister. Cannot be.
A minister of the gospel MUST be above reproach. People MUST be safe under his care. Money, too, MUST be safe under his care. The bible insists that he sustains a high level of integrity – morally, ethically, socially.
This is why the Charismata, the gifts of the Spirit are never mentioned as qualification or eligibility for ministry. Check the texts.
So, the practice of equating giftedness with eligibility for ministry is unbiblical and should be discouraged. Being a gifted speaker, for instance, does not qualify anyone for Christian ministry. If you know all the Rhema in the book, and all the historic fine points of orthodoxy, but you're an intermittent fornicator/adulterer, you are ineligible for Christian Ministry. You need to be discipled, you should not be discipling anyone, at all.
Read the passage below carefully, to the very last verse, please: It says a Pastor:
"...must be a good man whose life cannot be spoken against. He must have only one wife, and he must be hard working and thoughtful, orderly, and full of good deeds. He must enjoy having guests in his home and must be a good Bible teacher. He must not be a drinker or quarrelsome, but he must be gentle and kind and not be one who loves money. He must have a well-behaved family, with children who obey quickly and quietly. For if a man can’t make his own little family behave, how can he help the whole church? The pastor must not be a new Christian because he might be proud of being chosen so soon, and pride comes before a fall. (Satan’s downfall is an example.) Also, he must be well spoken of by people outside the church—those who aren’t Christians—so that Satan can’t trap him with many accusations and leave him without freedom to lead his flock"
On the last point above, many people who work in Hotels don't take the church seriously because the see the behind-the-scenes lifestyle of Pastors. A minister must have one life, must be not be two-faced. And he must be an example to both insiders and outsiders.
If the church is weak, Satan is only a remote cause. If the church is weak anywhere, the church is the reason why.
And now, may the glorious Lord of the church step into this seeming perpetual desolation, and pour us the blessing that is Revival.
#CryForRevival
Hello Beloved,
It's season of much prayers, let's Pray The Scriptures.
Join us every Wednesday by 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM WAT; to 'Pray The Scriptures with Pst. Timi Adigun' 30 solid minutes of prayers with the Scriptures.
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Your Identity is in Christ, Not in What You Do
Your identity is not in your calling. It is not in your anointing. It is not in the works you do in His name.
Your identity is solely in who you are in Christ.
The moment you derive your sense of self from anything else—your gifts, your achievements, your ministry—you step into dangerous territory. This is where the conflict begins, a conflict that whispers, "Prove you are a child of God—turn stones into bread."
Beware of this subtle yet profound trap: the need to perform, to validate, to justify your worth by your actions.
You are a son. You are a daughter. That is enough.
Your worth is settled in the finished work of Christ. Nothing you do—no calling, no anointing, no act of service—can make you more or less than what you already are in Him.
Stand firm in this truth: You are fully loved, fully accepted, and fully complete in Christ. Let this be the source of your identity, and you will never need to prove what has already been eternally established.
Dear ministers,
The Conceptual Eunuchs
The concept of eunuchs described in Matthew 19:12 can serve as a powerful metaphor for spiritual fathers who, despite carrying divine revelations, legacies, and spiritual DNA, are unable to transmit or perpetuate what they carry. This sterility can result from various factors—natural defects, external influences, or self-imposed isolation—and reflects a deeper issue of spiritual barrenness. Here’s a reframing of the three types of eunuchs in this context:
1. Eunuchs from Birth: Spiritual Congenital Disruption
Defects at Birth: These represent those whose spiritual journey begins with inherent defects or limitations—flaws in their foundational understanding of God, themselves, or their calling. Although they are "born again," their rebirth is underpinned by doctrines and dogmas that, while well-meaning, create spiritual sterility. Such teachings corrupt their ability to transmit spiritual lineages and DNA, leaving them unable to reproduce what they carry in others.
Underpinning Doctrines: Legalism, hyper-grace, or other extremes in theology can deform their capacity to nurture spiritual sons or daughters. These teachings may emphasise personal salvation without responsibility for discipling others, creating a spiritual isolation that hinders reproduction.
Teaching-Induced Impotence: Certain teachings may elevate personal piety or independence while discouraging community, spiritual fatherhood, or raising successors. This leads to a congenital disruption in their spiritual DNA, making it difficult to transmit the seed of revelation and legacy to others.
Result: A spiritual barrenness where they cannot create spiritual lineages, despite the seed that produced them being potent. Their sterility lies in their inability to break free from flawed foundational teachings.
2. Eunuchs Made by Men: Sterility Through Pain and Betrayal
Shut Down by Others: These are spiritual fathers who have been rendered sterile by the actions of others—betrayals, conflicts, and deep wounds inflicted by those they once trusted or discipled. The pain and bitterness caused by these experiences shut down their spiritual bowels of compassion, making them vow never to trust or raise anyone again.
Impact of Betrayal: Their inability to transmit what they carry is not due to a lack of seed but because their hearts have been hardened by the pain of relational betrayals. Men have, metaphorically, "castrated" them through manipulation, abandonment, or misuse of their spiritual resources.
Self-Imposed Sterility: These fathers may isolate themselves emotionally, refusing to invest in others out of fear of being hurt again. They become cautious, mistrusting, and unwilling to nurture or disciple others, leaving their spiritual DNA to die with them.
Result: A legacy that could have flourished is stifled, as their potential successors are left untended. The seed of revelation and purpose they carry is buried in bitterness and distrust.
3. Eunuchs for the Kingdom of Heaven: Sterility Through Extreme Focus
Voluntary Barrenness: These are spiritual fathers who, in their devotion and consecration to God, choose to focus solely on personal growth and kingdom exploits. While their devotion is commendable, their extreme focus on God often isolates them from the communal aspect of the faith, rendering them sterile in terms of transmitting their legacy to others.
Independent Growth: They grow independently, seeing others as distractions or hindrances to their divine mission. This independence, while fostering individual exploits, cuts them off from the responsibility of raising spiritual children who can carry their seed forward.
Unshared Legacy: These kingdom-focused individuals accomplish great exploits but often leave no one behind to continue their work. Their legacy dies with them because they have prioritised personal consecration over communal impact.
"Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both LORD and CHRIST." Acts 2:36 (KJV)
IT WAS NOT SOO FROM THE BEGINNING…
In Scriptures, True Growth Is Always Intertwined With Depth, As God Never Expands A Person Without Also Deepening Them.
The Divine BluePrint Dictates That One Must Establish Deep Roots Before Reaching For Greater Heights. However, The Adversary Has Introduced A Cunning Scheme Allowing For A Trade-Off: Depth Exchanged For Superficial Breadth.
While God expands, He does not do so at the expense of our depth. Do not trade depth for width. Instead, allow God to increase you so you can maintain and deepen your depth while expanding your width.
Your Brother,
Toluwalogo Agboola