Why You’re Mad at the Preacher
II Corinthians 12:11-15
- WHY YOU’RE MAD AT THE PREACHER
- Because He’s Human, vv. 7-10
- Because He’s Not Oppressive To You, v. 11
- Because He’s Not Submissive To You, II Corinthians 11:9-12
- Because He Loves You, II Corinthians 12:15
- The preacher’s love is a love with responsibility, Hebrews 13:17
- WHILE YOU’RE MAD AT THE PREACHER
- Don’t talk negatively to others
- Use the 24-hour rule – pray, get calm
- Can you let love cover it?
- Try to understand his challenges – Colossians 2:1
- Talk face-to-face, not in writing
- Respect the office of the pastor
- Be ready to realize you may be wrong / HOPE