a spirit of idolatry can lead to pastor worship

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A Spirit of Idolatry Can Lead to Pastor Worship

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Church pastors are to teach, shepherd and protect the flock under their watch

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Some seek to elevate themselves

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Sometimes the sheep put their leaders on pedestals

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The Old Testament exposes the dangers of idolatry

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Many modern day believers ignore the

topic

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God cannot serve God and mammon (Matt

6:24)

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A more subtle form of idolatry can involve spiritual leaders

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"My pastor had an affair... " can lead to a person's spiritual

derailment

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Moral failure instances are disheartening and publicized more than

in the past

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Most pastors and ministry leaders have the right heart to lead

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There is proper biblical

honor to hold for those in

authority over us

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Some Christians, with their own issues, will put leaders on pedestals.

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It appears easier to serve a charismatic leader than the Lord because of instant

feedback and gratification

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The demonic realm will assist us so that excessive adoration can lead to a type of

worship

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When the demons can knock that leader off the pedestal, they win a

victory

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What are danger signs of pastor/ leader worship?

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1. Are you overly fixated

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2. Do you receive rejection easily if you are not treated as you expect

3. Do you find that you frequently place meeting your pastor’s needs ahead of

your spouse or family?

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4. Did a leaders

fall cause you to

become isolated

from the Body of Christ?

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5. Do you over-analyze the leader's every move or decision?

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If you are off the narrow road that leads to life (Matt 7:13-14), you may need help to get

back on it