Every year in American churches and their parking lots there are robberies, and attacks - some ending in death. As a result of major media and Hollywood demonizing Christian pastors and churches and America’s social and moral decay, respect for pastors and churches has declined to shocking low levels in America. Pastor James Garfield was elected president in 1880. Pastor John Witherspoon was one of the most respected leaders in the founding of America. Churches can have their pastors’ pictures put in the Elizabethton Star to recognize and honor them.Īt one time Christian pastors were the most respected leaders in America. Pastors in nursing homes can pastor their nursing home. The Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5, “We beseech you, brethren, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work.” God never removes His calling, so a pastor is never out to pasture. It also says in the last days people would be unthankful. The Bible says don’t be easily offended and in everything give thanks. As someone said the church must have unity in the essentials (gospel and love for Jesus) and liberty (freedom) in the non-essentials and love in all things. Pastors face enormous pressure to fill pews, minimize conflict and keep focus on the essentials. We have less unity than ever in America because of disagreement over pandemic policies and political divisions. It’s more stressful and harder than ever to be a pastor. Not just in October but every month we should appreciate and honor our pastor the Bible teaches.
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