Dear beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Greetings in the sweet name of our Lord Jesus Christ
The Shepherds of Israel
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. John 10:11
In Old Testaments
Then this message came to me from the Lord: “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds, the leaders of Israel. Give them this message from the Sovereign Lord: What sorrow awaits you shepherds who feed yourselves instead of your flocks. Shouldn’t shepherds feed their sheep?You drink the milk, wear the wool, and butcher the best animals, but you let your flocks starve.
You have not taken care of the weak. You have not tended the sick or bound up the injured. You have not gone looking for those who have wandered away and are lost. Instead, you have ruled them with harshness and cruelty. So my sheep have been scattered without a shepherd, and they are easy prey for any wild animal. They have wandered through all the mountains and all the hills, across the face of the earth, yet no one has gone to search for them.Ezekiel 34.1-6
In New Testaments
Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, so practice and observe whatever they tell you—but not what they do. For they preach, but do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger. They do all their deeds to be seen by others. For they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long, Matthew 23:1-3
Result
Therefore, this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to these shepherds: “Instead of caring for my flock and leading them to safety, you have deserted them and driven them to destruction. Now I will pour out judgment on you for the evil you have done to them.Jeremiah 23:2
The Lord is my Shepherd.
On the way, Jesus told them, “Tonight all of you will desert me. For the Scriptures say,
‘God will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’
But after I have been raised from the dead, I will go ahead of you to Galilee and meet you there.” Jesus saw the huge crowd as he stepped from the boat, and he had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many thingsMark.6.34
Leaders (Shepherd) and the followers
Then the LORD said unto me, the prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spoke unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of naught, and the deceit of their heart. Jeremiah 14:14-16
To be a leader, one must have followers. To have followers, one must have their trust. How do you win their trust? Why would others trust you? Most important, are you worthy of their trust? Why are some individuals more effective than others at influencing people? Effectiveness in leadership has been attributed to (1) persuasion skills, (2) leadership styles and (3) personal attributes of the leader.A leader by its meaning is one who goes first and leads by example, so that others are motivated to follow him. To be a leader, a person must have a deep-rooted commitment to the goal that he will strive to achieve it even if nobody follows him!
When Moses encountered two Hebrews fighting with each other, he tried to act as a peacemaker but they turned on him and questioned his authority over them, “Who made you ruler and judge over us?” (Exo 2:13-14). Yet some 40 years later, the Hebrews came to Moses with all their disputes and problems that he was kept busy from morning till evening (Exo 18:13-16). What had changed? Among many things, Moses led the Hebrews across the Red Sea and when the people could not drink the bitter water, Moses cried out to the Lord for a solution (Exo 15:22-25). What had not changed was Moses’ identification with the Hebrews and his love for them.
Joshua was such a man. He was publicly appointed to succeed Moses (Num 27:12-23). The goal was to lead the Hebrews cross over the Jordan and take the land (Josh 1:1-2) … and that was he what he did. In his old age, there remained much land to be possessed. In Josh 24:15, Joshua summoned all Israel to gather at Shechem and challenged them to serve the Lord, putting before them his commitment…
In Jeremiah“What sorrow awaits the leaders of my people—the shepherds of my sheep—for they have destroyed and scattered the very ones they were expected to care for,” says the Lord. Therefore, this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to these shepherds: “Instead of caring for my flock and leading them to safety, you have deserted them and driven them to destruction. Now I will pour out judgment on you for the evil you have done to them. But I will gather together the remnant of my flock from the countries where I have driven them. I will bring them back to their own sheepfold, and they will be fruitful and increase in number. Then I will appoint responsible shepherds who will care for them, and they will never be afraid again. Not a single one will be lost or missing. I, the Lord, have spoken! Jeremiah 23 1-4
Guidelines for the church & Leaders
“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” John 10:1-18
In his last 2 letters which Paul penned before his martyrdom in Rome [about 65-68AD],he focused almost entirely on every aspect of the dealings within God’s House. These were the 2 letters to Timothy, the younger man of God. For believers today, these 2 letters provide a clear & concise detailing of guidelines, requirements & the overall do’s-and-don’ts within the House of God. 2nd Timothy deals even more in depth with God’s Leaders &their responsibilities.
1 Timothy 5:17-18 – Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine. (Read More…)
Acts 1:8 – But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
In passage-after-passage is jam-packed with specifics about conduct order & the ‘rights-and-wrongs’ within the church environment Paul contrasts everything from true leaders & their motives to false leaders, proper & improper conduct within the church & amongst leaders themselves, solid teachings vs. False doctrines, spiritual growth & self-discipline vs. The worldliness of character &undisciplined leaders. He also clarifies many profiles of End Time things to come including the religious imposters who are devoid of the Spirit
2 Tim.3:5] & who wrangle the scriptures about to the ruin of their hearers. [2 Tim.2:14].
Checklist of Leadership Requirements to the Servant of God.
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back .Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12
But, in 1 Timothy Chapter 3 [the whole chapter] is found a virtual condensed “checklist” of Leadership Requirements. Every believer should take time to review these specifics regarding a “Leader”. As stressed, having this knowledge from both 1st & 2nd Timothy will result in clear discernment about the profile of true (&) false Leader.
For example, 1. Very clear is the fact that “a man” is called to “oversee” God’s flock, not a woman. A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, (MAN) vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;4 One that ruled well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; [1Tim.3:1,2]. 2. Likewise, a “deacon” must also be “men”. [1Tim.3:8]. 3. Another obvious guideline is that a true Leader will be married to “only 1 wife”. 1 Tim.3:2]. 4. This immediately eliminates any so-called “man of God” who has multiple wives at the same time, like a Mormon leader. Another specific qualification is just as simple: a Leader “must not be a new convert”. [1Tim.3:6]. (In fact, in America, this has occurred a lot & makes up the bulk of the 90% “unqualified” Christian men seen operating as “5-Fold” leaders today.)
These are true Christians, some who are truly called to Leadership. Yet, they jumped the gun & leaped into the forefront without having become fully mature in the “character” of Christ. These are those who are seen today failing miserably in humility, love, kindness, patience & respectable behavior” another requirement of Paul’s. [1Tim.3:2].Typically, the prime [if not only] requirement which today’s unqualified Christian ministers show strong skills in is the “ability to teach”.[1Tim.3:2]. This, plus their charisma, has caused other undiscerning leaders [& the body of Christ] to interpret them as seasoned 5-Fold Ministers. n the Evangelical circles, many of these unqualified Christian men have strong spiritual gifting’s which have also played into premature acceptance of them as a 5-Fold minister.
Obviously, these are only a few of many requirements a solid man of God must be QUALIFIED in. But, regarding this “checklist” [& both letters themselves], Paul leaves no doubt about his purpose when he states his clear intent is “so that you may know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God”. [I Tim.3:15].
Realqualified Leaders….
Here is an importantfact toremember before reading through the following Leadership Requirements. That is, every so-called Christian leader who is seen [today or future] holding himself up in front of God’s people as a 5-Fold minister is automatic- ally representing himself as being 100% QUALIFIED, above reproach” & having fulfilled all of the following requirements as set forth by the great Apostle Paul.
Similarly, when a person enters a doctor’s office, then that doctor is representing himself as “fully qualified” just by walking into the room & standing in the lead role as the doctor. From the patient’s perspective, most every patient has no second thoughts whatsoever regarding whether that doctor is fully qualified, partially-qualified or a medical phony altogether. Currently, this is the exact same scenario within the body of Christ today in assuming that a leader at the forefront is automatically “fully qualified”.
Logically, just by the mere fact that a “Christian” minister is standing up in God’s House & operating as a -Fold Leader”, then immediately [even without that leader verbalizing it] he is representing himself as being 100% qualified. In knowing this, then as believers begin gaining the knowledge of Leadership Qualifications, then many [90% or more] of today’s “Christian” leaders & “Reverends” will suddenly be accurately discerned by believers as not being 100% qualified at all, which makes them unqualified.
Most of today’s unqualified leaders are wonderful true Christian brothers, even gifted with true leadership skills. However, if they have not passed ALL of the tests then they are not ready for 5-Fold Leadership capacity. Most believers [or anyone] would rebel at the thought of having surgery by a surgeon who was recognized as being only “partially-qualified”. How much more alert should believers be in identifying a qualified [or unqualified] spiritual leader who leads God’s sheep & who is charged [by God] with watching over their eternal souls? [Heb.13:17].
In Zechariah “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds, the leaders of Israel. Give them this message from the Sovereign Lord: What sorrow awaits you shepherds who feed yourselves instead of your flocks. Shouldn’t shepherds feed their sheep? Ezekiel 34:2
“My anger burns against your shepherds, and I will punish these leaders. For the Lord of Heaven’s Armies has arrived to look after Judah, his flock. He will make them strong and glorious, like a proud warhorse in battle. Zechariah 10:3
A true QUALIFIED man of God’s SPEECH will be seasoned & perfect. [Math.5:48].The words he carefully chooses will contain truth, wisdom, accuracy & grace. His words will always glorify Christ even if a whole different subject than the Bible or Christianity is being talked about. God’s leaders will be found blameless & spotless even in their SPEECH. [Eph.5:27; 4:32]. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15
But today, most Christian leaders [especially TV ministers] can be seen clearly speaking with unchristen-like SPEECH. 90% or more of Christian ministers have “talk” which shows the recognizable consistency of being arrogant, flippant, sarcastic, worldly, self-exalting, cocky & unbecoming. Most of these unqualified Christian leaders have no idea how much of a reproach they are bringing upon the Lord. This is a serious matter amongst today’s preachers & Christian ministers.
But, a person’s SPEECH will tell volumes about a person. In terms of discernment, sometimes just one word by itself can tell all sorts of things about that person. Jesus warned all believers that we are accountable for “every word” we speak, even in the day of judgment. [Math.12:36].
For example, manyof thepopular [but totally false] prophets” in today’s Evangelicalcircle has freely used theslang term “That sucks!” Numerous times on the TV airwaves. Just this one simple phrase speaks loudly. No true prophet of God would ever talk this way. God’s true prophets [like Elijah, John the Baptist, Paul, etc.] were too solid to even make an “honest mistake” like this. This religious huckster also has an obvious pattern of SPEECH which constantly exalts & praises himself as he spews constant reminders that he is a “prophet”. This he does while clearly failing to meet most other Leadership requirements.
Today, this self-praise exists in a major way amongst false prophets and unqualified Christian leaders themselves. Some ministers are bold & some are more subtle in their patterns of self-praise & arrogance of SPEECH. Either way, that minister is failing in the “love” of Christ since Paul specifically clarifies that “love does not brag” & “love is not arrogant”.[1 Cor.13:4].his makesthat minister not above reproach” & UNQUALIFIED.
Scripturally, there is NO place in the New Testament where Jesus or Paul or any of the men & women of God can be found “screaming”. In fact, only several times in the whole New Testament are there accounts of Jesus & Paul even “raising” their voices. Then, it was only with “a loud voice” at the very moment they were calling into effect an awesome miracle. Jesus cried out with a loud voice when He raised Lazarus from the dead. [John 11:43]. And Paul, “with a loud voice”, commanded the cripple from his mother’s womb to “Stand! And walk!”. [Acts 14:10].
But, even though their teaching & preaching was with authority &intensity, the Lord & His apostles were never ‘screamers’. although many of God’s people in America are accepting of this, it is unChrist-like, unscriptural & unbecoming. If a video of these “screamers” were to be muted,then their facial contortions, wild gesturing & flailing of their hands at the pulpit would be recognized as mirroring the arrogance & unbecoming appearance of other pulpit pounders like Hitler or Sadaam Hussein.
Today’s female “preachers” & “prophetesses” can also be seen readily on Evangelical TV as “screamers”. f today’s popular female “screamers”, 99% are unqualified altogether to be standing in the forefront of God’s House like a cinema star at all. Their arrogance & unbecoming SPEECH &behavior falls miserably short of demonstrating Christ’s character & “love”. [1 Cor.13:4, 5].
Of all female “screamers”, 7 out of 10 seen in the Evangelical circles today have evil spirits. They are in the exact same profile of the witch with the “spirit of divination” who stood in the midst of Paul’s ministry as she prophesied accurately “for many days”. [Acts 16:18] But, by sharp discernment of a man of God like Paul, he named themas “noisy gongs” [1 Cor.13:1] &as “greatly annoying” in the House of God. [Acts16:18].
But, most [99%] of women at the pulpits today are “self-appointed” into ministry. They are also completely out of the order &structure which Paul laid out in conjunction with the men of God in 5-Fold ministry. Largely, this has occurred from the influx of unqualified men themselves in 5-Fold ministry roles in America. This will change dramatically for the better in the coming days ahead. Many hand-maidens of the Lord will be raised up powerfully in evangelism, teaching & prophetical gifting’s with signs & wonders following them in these End Times. [Joel 2:28, 29].
But according to scriptures, true woman of God will always demonstrate “respectful behavior”[1 Peter 3:2] & a “gentle & quiet spirit” which “is precious in the sight of God”. [1 Peter 3:4]. This is true Christ-likeness & is easy to spot in a solid woman of God.
The accurate discernment of most all leaders [male or female] found in this pattern of “screaming” is that their characteris typically:impatient, arrogant [not humble], manipulative & insensitivetowards others. These are serious failures in areas of the “fruit of the Spirit”. [I.e. patience, humility & kindness].
Their arrogance in SPEECH also demonstrates their lack of Christ’s true “love” since “love is patient”, ‘love is not arrogant” & “does not act unbecomingly”[1Cor. 13:4,5]. This clearly places the “screamer” profile of leader in the UNQUALIFIED or false prophet status since they are failing in the Lord’s prime commandment of “love”. [John 13:35]. Paul also gave clear instruction: “Speak the truth in love.” [Eph.4:15]. Here again, many Christian ministers [even false prophets] “speak the truth”, yet fail to speak it in “love”. This makes a leader immediately unqualified or “false” altogether. This is prominent today. Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. 2 Thessalonians 3:9
No true solid Leader of God will have SPEECH which opposes or misrepresents the “character” of Christ. [i.e. Humility, kindness, patience, peace, etc../ “fruit of the Spirit” / Gal. 5:22].Nor will any true bond-servant of God present SPEECH towards people, not to mention towards God’s own people from the pulpit, that fails in the “love” of Christ. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, 2 Timothy 2:24
Condemnation: Many ministers use words and/or atone even from the pulpit that clearly projects “condemnation “Arrogance usually will accompany this trait. This is never of Christ. In 33 1/2 years Jesus was never found having any condemning tone in His attitude or SPEECH towards others Never the slightest trace of condemnation [like rolling the eyes or facial expressions] could ever be seen in the Lord. Even to those who opposed Him, He still always projected a humility, respect, kindness & patience in tone & attitude. There is no condemnation, none, in Christ. [Rom.8:1].
Finally. My humble and foremost request is this is not to judge any other. All the people who judge other in the New Testament were destroyed themselves and lost the Grace of LORD. Judge others is not our business. The only almighty God can judge anybody, hence He only the perfect. We are all sinner by the grace of God we repent and saved. One save by the Lord how can judge any other in the whole world. You must honesty pray for them with love and burden on him. Because, they are also our beloved brother. This article is only to understand the truth.
His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ Matthew 25:21
Forgive Always. Others
One day Jesus said to his disciples, “There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. So watch yourselves! “If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.” LUCK .17 1-4
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7
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