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SPEAKING ILL OF MEN OF GOD.

I have discovered that people who do this, do it not out of love for the work of God but for personal gain (publicity) and to weaken the faith of others. They aren't doing and don't want others to do.

My father in the Lord, Pastor E.A. Adeboye said many years ago he wanted to organize a crusade and one of the church elders got angry and vehemently opposed it. The then G.O Pa Akindayomi asked Pastor Adeboye to go and beg the man. He thought why should I beg him for doing something that will expand the kingdom but he obeyed. A short while later, that same leader said he was going to hell and was looking for people to take along.

Christian leadership is not a bed of roses.

My first experience in Christian leadership was in the University. We did a lot of things back then, some not so wise. In those days we were so overwhelmed with burden that we prayed and fasted continually. Did we make mistakes, certainly. Were we called? Most assuredly. Were souls saved? Yes. Were men raised? A big YES. Some students focused on our flaws and missed God on campus, some others went to other fellowships/came to ours and moved on with God.

Today, all kinds of things are being said about men of God and painfully these things are being said majorly by so called Christians. Please know that several waves of criticisms will come and go but the kingdom of heaven will remain. Don't put yourself in trouble by being overzealous.

God has not called you to worship/serve Him in every ministry, there is a place that suits your personality, experiences and calling. Find it; stay there! Let me say this, if you can't find a ministry that you think is following the example of Christ and always have something to complain about, the problem is most likely you!

People complain about all kinds of things. The choir didn't sing well, they complain. The traffic control passes them another way, they complain. Even in the sermon, they look for errors and complain. The fact that you don't appreciate what a person is doing in Christ doesn't mean it's wrong. How many times have you asked God what the true position is? How many times have you prayed for those clearly in error to find repentance and grace to make amends.

Let me say this again, if you can't find a ministry where you are convinced God resides, there is a problem.

In conclusion, let's remember that we will give account of every word that we speak on the last day. Will you be justified by your words or condemned by them?

Jesus loves you.

© Seun Adebowale
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