“Let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another” (Romans 14:19).
One of the best ways to edify your church is to-
Build up your pastor!
Church members tend to expect perfection from their pastors.
But they aren’t likely to get it.
They’ve got to realize that pastors are imperfect humans –
– serving other imperfect humans
– in an imperfect environment.
Along the way, they’ll make some blunders.
Blessed are those pastors –
– who have supportive, patient, encouraging members to build them up!
Have you been a little critical of your church staff?
Your deacons or elders?
Your Sunday school class?
Your fellow members?
Have you spoken critically of your church?
The Bible says:
“Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers” (Ephesians 4:29).
A builder needs to have the correct tools in order to construct a sturdy building.
Our tongues should be a trowel of love spreading the cement of graciousness-
– not a wrecking ball shattering the nerves of others.
If you’ve had a sharp tongue –
– replace it with love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control.
Edify one another until He comes.
(PR)