Apostolic Life ( Prayer Warriors)'s Post

The Pastor faces countless battles as he engages in the work of ministry. No Pastor enjoys immunity from evil attacks. Spiritual battles require lots of courage from a Gospel Minister. Aside from spiritual battles, a Pastor must also be courageous in leading his congregation. Tough and unpopular decisions have to be made from time to time. Without courage, a Pastor will fail to make such decisions.

7. A Pastor should walk truthfully.
3 John 1:3
“For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth.”

A challenge in our lifetime is that many Pastors are distorting the truth of God’s Word for selfish gain. A growing number of Pastors are refusing to walk in the truth, hence the proliferation of many strange doctrines. A Pastor must learn to minister and not peddle God’s Word. Walking truthfully entails a Pastor taking heed to his doctrine from time to time. A wise Pastor engages in self-criticism of his preaching to see whether it is still glorifying Christ and aligns to what’s written in God’s Word.

CONCLUSION

Any Pastor who desires to have an unblemished record in ministry has no option but to walk these seven walks. Paul in 2 Thessalonians 3: 11 says, “For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner…” It must be unheard of for a Pastor to walk in a disorderly manner. Embracing the seven walks of a Pastor will guarantee one a good testimony and longevity in ministry.
By: via Apostolic Life ( Prayer Warriors)