09/04/2026
DON'T FALL INTO THIS TRAP !
If you look around you will see that most ministers and churches are doing a lot of good, then there are also some who aren't where people are misused and abused.
I see a lot of faults and flaws around me. I see abuse and bullying by leaders, and I have myself been the victim of such abuse and bullying.
However I have chosen to continue to be a preacher of the Word of God instead of becoming a "watchdog" over the church.
Do notice that "watchdog", "abuse exposer" or "fault finder" are not among the Five-fold ministry Gifts.
I know a lot of bad things that happen in the church world, and believe me there was a time when I would without hesitation expose the hidden things that went on. Then God dealt with my own heart and pointed out my own flaws to me.
He showed me that I should deal with my own faults instrad and concentrate on being more like my Lord Jesus. Then I should use my mouth and my pen to preach and teach the Word of God instead; that would build up people far more than my pointing out faults to them.
That is when I learnt the virtue of being quiet and not to point out every ugly thing that went on in the church world. God is watching over His church, and He is well able to bring correction, to rebate, and even remove leaders when He needs to.
Once dealing with faults and abuse becomes your "ministry" you can end up losing the "sweetness" of Christ in your own heart. Listen my friend, when you spend time studying how others have mistreated people, and you listen to others who perceive themselves as victims it does affect your spirit whether you like it or not.
Surely there are times when we have to help victims of abuse because their hurts are real, but do it without making it your main focus. Keep it as a small part of your ministry to others. If not, you can find yourselves carrying the offences of other people in your heart. It can make you angry and bitter and eventually taint your spirit.
Never lose the sweetness of the fragrance of Christ in your life. Stay Sweet! Preach the Word of God, build up people. Build up their faith, get them healed and strong so that they too can build up others.