Jeremiah 3:15
..I will give you pastors according to mine
heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Today's focus discussion is pastors as under
shepherds of Christ's church because Christ is the head of the church and calls
pastors to lead His church into continued holiness, which includes His
righteousness.
Pastors have specific qualifications set by Christ to
be eligible to lead His church. The church is Christ's bride who is to be
spotless and without sin. Christ is coming back for His bride one day and the
only church that will be part of the marriage ceremony is the one who has
remained faithful to her husband-Christ.
Pastors are given to lead the church in the grace and
knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18). This is so the
world will see His glory manifested in the church. The church is the lighthouse
that shines the light of Christ guiding lost souls to shore.
As Christ's under shepherds, pastors have the
responsibility of making sure their congregation remains in the grace of God as
well as safeguarding the truth of His word (Acts 20:28-31) by being vigilant of
false doctrine and teachers who will infiltrate the church.
Godly pastors will faithfully feed the
congregation God's truth so they will be nourished and flourish as true
believers of Christ. This is why God give pastors after His hearth to love
protect and provide for His church.
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