November 10, 2020: SOAP #3995:  Job 35, 36; 1Corinthians 7, 8

Scripture:  1Corinthians (NIV) 7:35 I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord.

Observation:  Sometimes leaders need to say things that people may not want to hear.   It should not be a control issue.  They are not to restrict believers but help them live in “undivided devotion to the Lord!”  A leader’s goal is to bring glory to the Lord through the lives of others.       

Application:  Two primary ways leaders should make this happens is through example and teaching.  Teaching may come through public exhortation or individual counseling. 

Prayer:  Holy Spirit, anoint and enable church leaders to correctly understand and faithfully proclaim truth.  Give them wisdom in understanding circumstances and courage to speak that which brings Jesus glory. Amen

Pastor Leon
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