When a spiritual leader falls and chooses to live in that fallen place with denials, excuses, and redirected accusations, the consequences can be devastating.
Not only are those who were directly involved in the fall impacted, but those who sat under that leadership are left heartbroken and shaken. I know...I've been there. 🙋🏾♀️ The experience became a HUGE burden that weighed heavily on my heart. 😭
Before someone gets all deep and talk about not worshipping man, this is not that...go deeper.
Being in church leadership means different things to different folk. For some, it's about the title, prestige, cash flow, power, admiration, and ego. For others, it's truly about the Gospel and the work of Christ.
Regardless of the motivation, spiritual leadership comes with a mandate that you do no harm to God's people. Many are failing this mandate, resulting in a lot of church folk who are walking wounded.
Some spiritual leaders may not have fallen themselves, but if they know what's going on and turn a blind eye because of cowardice, family connections, or friendship, they are guilty of allowing God's people to be harmed by not holding the fallen accountable.
Does any of this have God's approval, favor, and blessing? No...I think not.
Just keepin' it real...
God help us! 🙏🏽
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