Do as I say not do as I do!

Matthew 23:1 - 11

You ever wonder where that phrase came from? It came from this passage.

This can present a problem when you are watching those in leadership failing whether it is the President of the United States or a local Pastor, authority is granted by God so the position of authority should be respected however we are responsible for acting as Christ-like despite the failing authority. This is one of the hardest lessons in scripture. Think about the trust that it takes to believe that God is still in control even though leadership does not act the way they should. This is extremely difficult for wives when their husbands fail to be the leaders they are called to be.

How can you respect someone when they are not acting like the leader they are called to be? First, you pray for them. Second, their failure to act as the leader should be should challenge you to act even more like the man or woman of God you are called to be; in this way challenge the leader to step up. Third, trust the Lord. God has a way of correcting, strengthening, or removing leadership that will not change.

The main point Jesus was making is, “yes, some leaders will fail at times but God’s word is always true”. Keep you eyes on the Lord. Many people get shipwrecked in their faith because of failing leaders, leaders should not fail but sometimes they do. It is extremely important that we have deep relationship with the Lord, we are always talking with Him, reading His “Word” and just generally spending time with people that really love and know the Lord and love us.

We should be able to say as Paul did, in not so may words, If you can’t see Jesus look at my life and I will show you Him!