GOD’S SERVANT WITH BIG TITLES
I may be wrong but
I am yet to see any white Pentecostal Movement clergy man outside of the
orthodox fold bearing the title of Bishop.
All the ones I have
seen so far have been men of African descent.
So what is it about
titles with some ministers of God?
Does a title confer
special preference from God on the clergyman using it?
I once told my
spouse that she should be wary of any preacher of the Gospel of Christ who
emphasizes his titles when introducing himself.
For instance you
can see someone bearing Apostle Evangelist or Pastor Doctor or Pastor Professor
before their names.
The reason I told
my spouse to be wary of such people is that they are more interested in honour
from men than the work they claim God has called them to do.
I thank God for
confirming my submission, which proves the Spirit of God is one. How did God do
it?
Pastor Enoch
Adejare Adeboye once testified how when he became the General Overseer of the
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), he made a title plate he kept on his
office table, which read, “Pastor E.A. Adeboye, B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD, General
Overseer, RCCG”
He said God told
him one day that if he ever wanted to walk with him (God), he should discard
the title plate. Pastor Adeboye complied immediately and has borne only the
title of Pastor ever since whilst serving God.
The Bible tells us
in Romans 2:11, “For God shows no partiality [undue favour or unfairness; with
Him one man is not different from another]. “
This means God treats every one of His children equally
regardless of social, political or religious status.
However, it is equally pertinent to note that God
expects more from the mature Christian than the baby Christian.
Equally so, on the Day of Judgement, God would be
stricter on the teachers of the Gospel than the congregation because God
expects that the teachers know His Word and should lead by example in
everything and every way – James 3:1.
Therefore, you preacher of the Gospel reading this, it
would do you much good to de-emphasize your title and focus on the work God has
called you to, which is to preach the Gospel of Christ Jesus to the lost souls
to repent and return to Jesus Christ sincerely before it is too late.
The preacher is also to warn everyone about the
Christ’s second coming in Rapture to take His children and the impending
judgement awaiting all mankind and the grave consequences for sinners.
This, dear friend, is also not an excuse not to preach
the Gospel even when you are not a clergy man or woman, because we are all
commanded to preach the Gospel of Christ to all creatures of the human race all
over the world – Mark 16:15.
That God treats all his children equally but expects
greater accountability from the clergy is not an excuse to disrespect
Ecclesiastical Authority or to live in sin as a Laity because God will bring
every word, thought or deed of ours into judgement and there would be
consequences for those who are found wanting.
May the good Lord bless you as you heed His Word today,
act on it and share with others in Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.
Gabriel Ama.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Click the link below to visit my page on Amazon to order your copy of my book “NOW, I UNDERSTAND” that provides deep insight into the many marital, medical, spiritual, emotional, financial and societal issues confronting Christians and others today.
The book provides practical solutions to these issues and many other very important ones using the timeless teachings and principles of the infallible Word of God, the Holy Bible.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------