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The Bible and...: Part 4d: Pastors
Monday, April 15, 2024 by Dr. James W. Walraven

What does the Bible have to say about how a congregation is to treat church leaders? What does one do when problems arise?

In the last post, we looked at common unbiblical attitudes in regards to pastors; how individuals and even churches, expect their pastors to be perfect, a demand they seldom if ever make of themselves.

I’d like to start with what the Bible doesn’t say. Sadly, it is common in certain segments of the “church” (for example, the NAR) for the pastor or other leaders, to have almost cult-like power. In those types of groups it is common to hear the phrase, “Don’t touch the Lord’s anointed” whenever someone even dares raise a legitimate question about how they are interpreting Scripture, let alone anything else.

One does find the phrase, or something close to it, in 1 Chronicles 16:22 and Psalm 105:15. In context, both verses refer to the time of Abraham and the wandering of the other patriarchs back in Genesis, and the way God kept them from harm. Neither of those passages have anything to do with God’s supposed protection of false preachers from those who dare question them.

As stated at the start of this series, reading a passage or verses of Scripture in context matters. False teachers can pluck a verse out of its context and twist it to make it mean almost anything, as they do in this case.

So what does the Bible say about leadership? To cover the topic in detail goes far beyond the scope of this blog series. But making a few brief points would be helpful.

1. Hebrews 13:17 (NAU): “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.”

God will hold leaders accountable, but it is beneficial to live in a way that enables your leaders to lead with joy, and not with grief. In terms of obeying them, it is worth noting that Hebrews 13:7 states that we are to imitate their faith; 3 John 11 adds that we are to imitate what is good. In essence one could say that the aim would be to follow your leaders as they follow Christ.

2. 1 Timothy 5:17 (NAU): “The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.”

In our discussions with others, do we give the elders God has placed over us double honor, or double grief? Do we think “ruling well” is defined by what we want, or what the Bible says? Too often, we think in terms of the former.

The very next verse deals with pastoral wages:

3. 1 Timothy 5:18 (NAU): “For the Scripture says, ‘You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing,’ and ‘The laborer is worthy of his wages.’”

Also, 1 Corinthians 9:14 (NAU): “So also the Lord directed those who proclaim the gospel to get their living from the gospel.”

Deliberately underpaying a pastor is not biblical. Even in tiny churches where the pastor must be bi-vocational, the church should provide something. Equally wrong, and another topic the Bible wanrs about, are situations where leaders and pastors fleece the sheep. That is often seen in cult groups, “health and wealth” preachers, and other false leaders.

4. Finally, what if an elder is involved in serious sin? Contrary to what some say, that sin isn’t to be ignored. Matthew 18:15–17 outlines the basic process: start privately, and only take it to the entire church as a last recourse. 1 Timothy 5:19–20 (NAU) deals specifically when accusing an elder of sin: “Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses. Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.”

In essence, the verses say the same process is involved as Jesus disclosed in Matthew 18. A leader’s sin is not to be ignored, but preferably dealt with prirvately. A public rebuke is given only if the leader continues on in sin, and hadn’t repented.

Rather than demand leaders conform to our ideas about leadership, and berating them if they don’t (a seemingly American pastime), it would be far better if we treated leaders in line with what the Scriptures say, with the respect God requires. It is high time we drop our unbiblical preconceived ideas about pastors.

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Dr. James W. Walraven

10/12/2022

Kirkland: "Calvinism: None Dare Call It Heresy," Intro. Part 1
Dr. James W. Walraven

10/3/2022

What Is Heresy? Part 1
Dr. James W. Walraven

9/26/2022

Instrument Update
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/22/2022

Starting to Write a New Double-Bass Concerto. Part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/9/2022

Starting to Write A New Double-Bass Concerto
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/25/2022

The New Cultural Norm: Hatred
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/21/2022

An Unexpected Journey, Part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/14/2022

An Unexpected Journey
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/8/2022

A Change in Direction
Dr. James W. Walraven

3/24/2022

An Unexpected Lenten Journey
Dr. James W. Walraven

3/7/2022

Love versus Holiness, or Love and Holiness? Part 10
Dr. James W. Walraven

3/2/2022

Love versus Holiness, or Love and Holiness? Part 9
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/28/2022

Love versus Holiness, or Love and Holiness? Part 8
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/25/2022

Love versus Holiness, or Love and Holiness? Part 7
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/23/2022

Love versus Holiness, or Love and Holiness? Part 6
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/21/2022

Love versus Holiness, or Love and Holiness? Part 5
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/18/2022

Love versus Holiness, or Love and Holiness? Part 4
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/16/2022

Love versus Holiness, or Love and Holiness? Part 3
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/14/2022

Love versus Holiness, or Love and Holiness? Part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/11/2022

Love versus Holiness, or Love and Holiness? Part 1
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/9/2022

Thoughts for 2022: How Will We Treat Those Who Persecute Us?
Dr. James W. Walraven

1/10/2022

Thoughts for 2022: What Will We Focus On?
Dr. James W. Walraven

1/7/2022

Thoughts for 2022: What Will We Think About?
Dr. James W. Walraven

1/5/2022

Thoughts for 2022: Will We Live in the Truth?
Dr. James W. Walraven

12/31/2021

Thoughts for 2022: How Will We Regard Others?
Dr. James W. Walraven

12/28/2021

Merry Christmas!
Dr. James W. Walraven

12/22/2021

Second Sunday of Advent: Preparing for Christ's Return
Dr. James W. Walraven

12/4/2021

Thanksgiving and the Eucharist
Dr. James W. Walraven

11/24/2021

Misconstruing the Scriptures
Dr. James W. Walraven

9/27/2021

Nature Videos on Social Media
Dr. James W. Walraven

9/13/2021

Hebrews 12: The Importance of Discipline, Part 5
Dr. James W. Walraven

9/8/2021

Hebrews 12: The Importance of Discipline, Part 4
Dr. James W. Walraven

9/6/2021

Hebrews 12; The Importance of Discipline, Part 3
Dr. James W. Walraven

9/3/2021

Hebrews 12: The Importance of Discipline, Part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

9/1/2021

Hebrews 12: The Importance of Discipline, Part 1
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/30/2021

Prophetic Weeping, Part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/27/2021

Prophetic Weeping, Part 1
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/25/2021

Covid Vaccines (again)
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/24/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 3E
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/23/2021

Have We Ever Been SIdetracked?
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/21/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 3D
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/20/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 3C
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/18/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 3B
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/16/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 3A
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/13/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 2F
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/11/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 2E
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/9/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 2D
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/6/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 2C
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/4/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 2B
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/2/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 2A
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/30/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 1B
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/28/2021

False Gospels and False Bibles, Part 1A
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/26/2021

Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing?
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/12/2021

Destroying Bible-Believing Churches, Part 4: Reflections
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/9/2021

Destroying Bible-Believing Churches, Part 3: Good News! God Remains in Control
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/7/2021

Destroying Bible-Believing Churches, Part 2C: Local Subversive Infiltration
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/5/2021

Destroying Bible-Believing Churches, Part 2B: Local Subversive Infiltration
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/2/2021

Destroying Bible-Believing Churches, Part 2A: Local Subversive Infiltration
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/30/2021

The Importance of Forgiving Others
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/28/2021

Destroying Bible-Believing Churches, Part 1D: Apostate Hierarchies
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/28/2021

Destroying Bible-Believing Churches, Part 1C: Apostate Hierarchies
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/25/2021

Destroying Bible-Believing Churches, Part 1B: Apostate Hierarchies
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/23/2021

Something to Ponder: A Couple Thoughts on Critical Race Theory
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/22/2021

Destroying Bible-Believing Churches, Part 1A: Apostate Hierarchies
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/9/2021

Foolish Shepherds? Zechariah 11: A Warning to the SBC?
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/7/2021

Where Do I Go From Here?
Dr. James W. Walraven

5/24/2021

Good Friday
Dr. James W. Walraven

4/2/2021

The NCAA Tournament, ORU, and Cancel Culture
Dr. James W. Walraven

3/27/2021

RZIM: Final Report on Ravi Zacharias, Part 3
Dr. James W. Walraven

3/5/2021

RZIM: Final Report on Ravi Zacharias, Part 2b
Dr. James W. Walraven

3/3/2021

RZIM: Final Report on Ravi Zacharias, Part 2a
Dr. James W. Walraven

3/1/2021

Some Personal Musings: The "Equality" Act
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/27/2021

RZIM: Final Report on Ravi Zacharias, Part 1c
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/26/2021

RZIM: Final Report on Ravi Zacharias, Part 1b
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/24/2021

RZIM: Final Report on Ravi Zacharias, Part 1a
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/23/2021

Towards a One World Philosophy? Part 3
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/16/2021

Towards a One World Philosophy? Part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

2/8/2021

Towards a One-World Philosophy? Part 1
Dr. James W. Walraven

1/21/2021

Our Security in Christ
Dr. James W. Walraven

1/16/2021

The Washington D.C. Riots and the Good Samaritan
Dr. James W. Walraven

1/14/2021

The Worship of Celebrites
Dr. James W. Walraven

1/12/2021

What Do We Make of 2020?
Dr. James W. Walraven

12/31/2020

The Miracle of Christmas, part 3
Dr. James W. Walraven

12/16/2020

The Miracle of Christmas, part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

12/14/2020

The Miracle of Christmas
Dr. James W. Walraven

12/9/2020

On Disproving God's Existence? Part 3
Dr. James W. Walraven

11/20/2020

On Disproving God's Existence? Part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

11/18/2020

On Disproving God's Existence? Part 1
Dr. James W. Walraven

11/16/2020

Jesus's Virgin Birth
Dr. James W. Walraven

11/10/2020

A Growing Apostasy? Part 3
Dr. James W. Walraven

11/3/2020

A Growing Apostasy? Part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

11/2/2020

Fear, Mistrust, and the Election
Dr. James W. Walraven

10/19/2020

A Growing Apostasy?
Dr. James W. Walraven

10/6/2020

Personal Reflections: "One in Christ"
Dr. James W. Walraven

10/5/2020

Dying Well
Dr. James W. Walraven

10/3/2020

Spiritual Warfare
Dr. James W. Walraven

9/16/2020

Foot Washing
Dr. James W. Walraven

9/9/2020

You Matter!
Dr. James W. Walraven

9/8/2020

The Culture of “No,” part 7: No Law, No Authority
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/28/2020

The Culture of “No,” part 6: No Knowledge, section C
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/19/2020

The Culture of “No,” Part 5: No Knowledge, section B
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/8/2020

The Culture of “No,” Part 4: No Knowledge
Dr. James W. Walraven

8/6/2020

The Culture of “No,” Part 3: No Meaning
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/31/2020

What Is Sin?
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/27/2020

The Culture of “No,” part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/25/2020

The Culture of “No,” part 1
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/23/2020

The Future of the Evangelical Church
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/22/2020

The Progressive Church, part 5
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/21/2020

The Progressive Church, part 4
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/20/2020

The Progressive Church, Part 3
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/17/2020

The Progressive Church, Part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/8/2020

The Progressive Church, Part 1
Dr. James W. Walraven

7/3/2020

Juneteenth
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/20/2020

Lawlessness
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/8/2020

Living in a Culture of Safety
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/5/2020

How Do We Interpret the Bible?
Dr. James W. Walraven

6/4/2020

On Lying, Part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

5/23/2020

On Lying, Part 1
Dr. James W. Walraven

5/22/2020

A Nation's Tale, Part 7
Dr. James W. Walraven

5/16/2020

A Nation's Tale, Part 6
Dr. James W. Walraven

5/14/2020

A Nation's Tale, Part 5
Dr. James W. Walraven

5/12/2020

A Nation's Tale, Part 4
Dr. James W. Walraven

5/10/2020

A Nation's Tale, Part 3
Dr. James W. Walraven

5/7/2020

A Nation's Tale, Part 2
Dr. James W. Walraven

5/4/2020

A Nation's Tale, Part 1
Dr. James W. Walraven

5/1/2020