22/05/2026
14 Things a Pastor Should Not Do to Another Pastor
Maintaining the sanctity of the calling is as important as the calling itself.
There are attitudes that grieve the Holy Spirit, weaken the integrity of ministry, frustrate grace, and cause the anointing to suffer leakage.
We have addressed some of these in previous posts. Today, the focus is on how a pastor should relate with fellow pastors.
These are things a pastor should not do to another pastor.
1. A pastor should not backstab another pastor in order to gain favour, recognition, or advantage. Such behaviour weakens unity, grieves the Spirit of God, and damages the testimony of the body of Christ.
2. A pastor should not conspire against another pastor or spread falsehood with the intent of causing them to be demoted, disrespected, or rejected. God remains the righteous judge over His servants.
3. A pastor should not victimize or mistreat another pastor because of position, influence, or authority. God is watching and He takes the unfair treatment of His servants personally.
4. A pastor should not deliberately mislead a fellow pastor or influence them away from truth, integrity, and righteousness. Leadership carries responsibility, not manipulation.
5. A pastor should not engage in any form of conduct, counsel, or relationship that undermines, weakens, or endangers the marriage of another pastor. The Ministry must never become a doorway to marital damage.
6. A pastor should not celebrate the downfall, error, or struggle of another pastor. When a servant of God falls, it should lead to prayer, restoration, and humility, not gossip or mockery.
7. A pastor should not publicly attack, shame, or disgrace another pastor, especially one who is already wounded or struggling. We are called to restore, not destroy.
8. A pastor should not carry hidden bitterness or wish evil upon another pastor in the heart. The Ministry must be guarded with purity, love, and sincerity.
9. A pastor should not compete carnally
