7 myths about pastors…part3

Myth#3 – Pastors must be nice all the time.

Many people picture pastors like they do Jesus in all the paintings you see of him. Jesus is always portrayed as this blond hair, blue eye nice guy with a little lamb in his arms. Are you kidding me? First, Jesus most likely didn’t have blond hair (he was Jewish). Secondly, Jesus didn’t come to this earth to be a nice guy. He came with a mission. In fact listen to how Jesus describes his being on earth in Matthew 10:34.

“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.

Jesus didn’t come to play mister nice guy. He loved people, but that doesn’t mean he was nice to everyone. In fact he wasn’t very nice to the church leaders. He wasn’t very nice to the people in temple selling things. He was blunt…but truthful.

A lot of people think pastors must be peace-loving, non-aggressive, pacifists! That’s a load of crap. Pastors weren’t called to be nice to everyone, they were called to preach the Word and lead the church. Often that requires pastors to do things that many think are not nice. Pastors sometimes have to tell people “no”, I can’t or won’t do that. Some think that makes pastors mean. Pastors sometimes have to sit in meetings and tell people they are being removed from a position because… Pastors can’t lead and be nice to everyone.

Of course that doesn’t mean pastors need to be rude either. But just remember…we’re human just like everyone else.

146 thoughts on “7 myths about pastors…part3

  1. Hello just wanted to give you a quick heads up.
    The words in your content seem to be running off the screen in Ie.
    I’m not sure if this is a format issue or something to
    do with web browser compatibility but I thought I’d post to let you know.
    The layout look great though! Hope you get the
    issue solved soon. Cheers

  2. I seriously love your site.. Pleasant colors & theme.
    Did you build this site yourself? Please reply back as I’m planning to create my own website and would love to learn where you got this from or exactly what
    the theme is called. Many thanks!

  3. I’m curious to find out what blog system you happen to be working
    with? I’m experiencing some small security issues with my latest website and I’d like to find something more safe.
    Do you have any recommendations?

  4. I aƅsolutelʏ love your blog.. Pleasant coⅼors & theme.
    Did youu develօp thiѕ amazing sіte yourѕelf?
    Pleae reply back as I’m hoping to creɑte my own site and would like to know where yoou got thіs from or what the theme is named.
    Appreciate it!

  5. Thanks for your personal marvelous posting! I certainly enjoyed reading it, you happen to be a great author.I will be sure to bookmark your blog and will often come back later on. I want to
    encourage you to ultimately continue your great work, have a nice evening!

  6. I do not know if it’s just me or if perhaps everyone else
    experiencing issues with your site. It appears as if some of the written text within your content are running off the screen. Can someone else please provide
    feedback and let me know if this is happening to them too?
    This may be a issue with my internet browser because I’ve had
    this happen before. Many thanks

  7. Hiya! Quick question that’s completely off topic.
    Do you know how to make your site mobile friendly? My blog looks weird when browsing from my iphone 4.
    I’m trying to find a template or plugin that might be able to resolve this issue.

    If you have any suggestions, please share.
    Many thanks!

  8. It’s amazing to pay a quick visit this web page and reading the views of all colleagues concerning
    this piece of writing, while I am also keen of getting familiarity.

  9. I blog frequently and I genuinely thank you for your information.
    Your article has really peaked my interest.
    I am going to bookmark your site and keep checking for new details about once
    a week. I subscribed to your Feed as well.

  10. I was wondering if you ever considered changing the structure of your site?

    Its very well written; I love what youve got to say.
    But maybe you could a little more in the
    way of content so people could connect with it better. Youve got
    an awful lot of text for only having 1 or two images.

    Maybe you could space it out better?

  11. Nice post. I used to be checking constantly this weblog and I’m impressed!
    Extremely useful information specifically the final phase 🙂 I deal with such information much.
    I was looking for this certain information for a long time.
    Thanks and good luck.

  12. This is really interesting, You are a very skilled blogger.
    I’ve joined your rss feed and look forward to seeking more of your magnificent post.
    Also, I have shared your site in my social networks!

  13. Wonderful goods from you, man. I’ve understand
    your stuff previous to and you are just too magnificent.
    I really like what you have acquired here, certainly like what you are
    stating and the way in which you say it. You make it entertaining and you still take care of to keep it sensible.
    I can not wait to read far more from you. This is really a great web site.

  14. Pretty component to content. I simply stumbled
    upon your blog and in accession capital to assert that I acquire
    actually enjoyed account your weblog posts. Any way
    I’ll be subscribing to your feeds and even I fulfillment you get admission to consistently
    fast.

  15. Heya outstanding website! Does running a blog like this take a
    lot of work? I’ve absolutely no knowledge of programming but
    I had been hoping to start my own blog soon. Anyhow, should you have
    any suggestions or techniques for new blog owners please share.
    I understand this is off subject but I simply had to ask.

    Cheers!

  16. After exploring a number of the blog posts on your website, I truly
    like your technique of writing a blog. I book marked it to my bookmark site list and
    will be checking back in the near future. Please check out my website as well and let me know how you feel.

  17. Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is an extremely well written article.
    I will make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful information.
    Thanks for the post. I’ll definitely return.

  18. I don’t know whether it’s just me or if everybody else experiencing problems with your site.
    It appears like some of the written text in your posts are running off the screen. Can someone else please
    comment and let me know if this is happening
    to them as well? This could be a issue with my
    browser because I’ve had this happen previously.

    Appreciate it

  19. Hey there just wanted to give you a quick heads up.
    The words in your content seem to be running off the screen in Firefox.
    I’m not sure if this is a formatting issue or something to do with browser compatibility but I figured I’d post to let you know.
    The design and style look great though! Hope you get the problem solved soon.
    Cheers

  20. Hi there, I found your web site by means of Google even as searching for
    a comparable subject, your website came up, it seems good.
    I’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.
    Hello there, just changed into aware of your blog
    via Google, and located that it’s really informative. I am going
    to be careful for brussels. I’ll appreciate should you
    continue this in future. A lot of other people will probably be benefited from your
    writing. Cheers!

  21. I loved as much as you will receive carried
    out right here. The sketch is tasteful, your
    authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless,
    you command get got an edginess over that you wish
    be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come more formerly again since exactly the
    same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this hike.

  22. Hi! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a
    collection of volunteers and starting a new initiative in a community in the same
    niche. Your blog provided us beneficial information to work on. You have done a
    marvellous job!

  23. I have been surfing online more than 3 hours today,
    yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It is pretty
    worth enough for me. Personally, if all site owners
    and bloggers made good content as you did, the net
    will be a lot more useful than ever before.

  24. Hi there, I found your web site by way of Google at the same time as searching for a comparable topic, your website got here up, it seems to be great.
    I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.
    Hello there, just was aware of your weblog through Google, and located that it is truly
    informative. I’m gonna watch out for brussels. I’ll be grateful if you proceed this in future.

    Lots of people shall be benefited from your writing.

    Cheers!

  25. Hi, i think that i saw you visited my site thus i came to “return the favor”.I’m attempting to find things to
    enhance my site!I suppose its ok to use some of your
    ideas!!

  26. Hello There. I found your blog the usage of msn.
    This is a really neatly written article. I will be sure to bookmark it and come back to learn more of your useful information. Thank you for the post.

    I will definitely return.

  27. Definitely believe that which you said. Your favorite reason appeared to be on the internet the easiest thing to be aware of.
    I say to you, I definitely get irked while people think about worries
    that they just don’t know about. You managed to
    hit the nail upon the top and also defined out the whole thing without having side
    effect , people can take a signal. Will likely
    be back to get more. Thanks

  28. You actually make it appear so easy along with your presentation but I find this topic to
    be really something that I think I’d by no means understand.

    It kind of feels too complex and extremely wide for me.

    I am having a look forward in your next publish,
    I will attempt to get the grasp of it!

  29. Thank you for every other great post. Where else may just anyone get that type of
    information in such a perfect method of writing? I have a
    presentation next week, and I am on the look for such information.

  30. Hello there! I know this is kinda off topic nevertheless I’d figured I’d ask.
    Would you be interested in trading links or maybe guest authoring a blog
    article or vice-versa? My site discusses a lot of the same topics as yours and I
    think we could greatly benefit from each other. If you are interested feel
    free to send me an e-mail. I look forward to hearing from you!
    Terrific blog by the way!

  31. Thanks for a marvelous posting! I certainly enjoyed reading it, you might be a great author.

    I will remember to bookmark your blog and will eventually come back from now on.
    I want to encourage you to continue your great posts, have a nice holiday weekend!

  32. Hello There. I discovered your blog using msn. That is an extremely neatly written article.

    I’ll make sure to bookmark it and come back to learn extra of your helpful information. Thanks for the
    post. I’ll certainly comeback.

  33. Yesterday, while I was at work, my sister stole my apple ipad and tested to
    see if it can survive a 30 foot drop, just so she can be a youtube
    sensation. My iPad is now destroyed and she has 83 views.
    I know this is completely off topic but I had to share it with someone!

  34. We’re a group of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community.
    Your website offered us with valuable information to work on. You have performed a formidable process and our whole group can be thankful
    to you.

  35. This is very interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger.
    I’ve joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of
    your excellent post. Also, I’ve shared your site in my social networks!

  36. Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It actually was a entertainment account it.
    Look advanced to far added agreeable from you! By the way,
    how could we keep in touch?

  37. I’m curious to find out what blog platform you have
    been working with? I’m having some minor security issues with my latest site and I would like to find
    something more safe. Do you have any recommendations?

  38. I must thank you for the efforts you’ve put in penning this blog.

    I am hoping to check out the same high-grade content by you
    in the future as well. In fact, your creative writing abilities
    has inspired me to get my own website now 😉

  39. Hi there! I know this is kind of off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this site?
    I’m getting sick and tired of WordPress because I’ve had problems with hackers and I’m looking
    at alternatives for another platform. I would be fantastic if you could point me in the direction of a
    good platform.

  40. Good day! I could have sworn I’ve been to this website before but after checking
    through some of the post I realized it’s new to me.
    Anyhow, I’m definitely glad I found it and I’ll be book-marking and checking back frequently!

  41. Hello, Neat post. There is a problem together with your site in internet
    explorer, could check this? IE still is the market leader and a huge part
    of folks will pass over your wonderful writing because of
    this problem.

  42. Hey I am so excited I found your blog page, I really found you by error, while I was searching on Digg for something else,
    Anyhow I am here now and would just like to say thanks for a tremendous post and a
    all round entertaining blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t have time to browse it all
    at the moment but I have bookmarked it and also added in your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read much more, Please do keep up the
    great work.

  43. Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is an extremely well written article.
    I’ll be sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful
    info. Thanks for the post. I’ll definitely return.

  44. Whats up this is kind of of off topic but I was wondering if blogs use WYSIWYG editors or if you have to
    manually code with HTML. I’m starting a blog soon but have no coding know-how so I wanted to get advice from someone with
    experience. Any help would be enormously appreciated!

  45. Heya i am for the primary time here. I came across this board and I in finding It truly useful & it helped me out a lot.

    I am hoping to provide something back and aid others such as you aided me.

  46. I just like the helpful info you supply for your articles.

    I’ll bookmark your blog and take a look at again right here
    regularly. I’m relatively certain I will be told plenty of
    new stuff proper right here! Good luck for the following!

  47. Tremendous things here. I am very glad to peer your article.
    Thanks so much and I’m taking a look forward to contact you.
    Will you please drop me a mail?

  48. I really like what you guys tend to be up too.
    This kind of clever work and reporting! Keep up the very
    good works guys I’ve added you guys to my blogroll.

  49. I was excited to discover this great site. I wanted to thank you for your time
    for this particularly fantastic read!! I definitely appreciated
    every little bit of it and I have you book-marked to look at new information in your blog.

  50. It is appropriate time to make a few plans
    for the longer term and it’s time to be happy.

    I’ve read this put up and if I may just I desire to recommend you few fascinating things or suggestions.

    Maybe you can write next articles regarding this article.
    I desire to learn even more issues about it!

  51. I’ve been surfing online more than three hours nowadays, yet I by no means found any interesting article like yours.
    It is pretty price enough for me. In my view, if
    all webmasters and bloggers made just right content material as you probably did,
    the internet will likely be a lot more helpful than ever before.

  52. Have you ever thought about publishing an ebook or guest authoring on other blogs?
    I have a blog based upon on the same topics you discuss and would really like to
    have you share some stories/information. I know my readers would value your work.
    If you’re even remotely interested, feel free to send me an e mail.

  53. What i do not understood is in fact how you’re now not actually
    a lot more neatly-favored than you may be now.

    You are so intelligent. You realize thus considerably in terms of
    this topic, made me in my view imagine it from so many various angles.
    Its like men and women are not fascinated until it is something
    to do with Woman gaga! Your own stuffs outstanding.

    Always deal with it up!

  54. Simply wish to say your article is as surprising.

    The clarity in your submit is just excellent
    and that i could assume you’re an expert on this subject.
    Well together with your permission let me to clutch your feed to stay updated with forthcoming post.
    Thanks one million and please continue the rewarding work.

  55. Its such as you learn my thoughts! You appear to understand a lot about this, such as you wrote the book in it
    or something. I feel that you can do with some p.c.
    to pressure the message house a little bit,
    however other than that, this is fantastic blog. An excellent read.
    I’ll definitely be back.

  56. We’re a gaggle of volunteers and starting a new
    scheme in our community. Your web site provided us with helpful information to work on. You’ve done an impressive process and our entire neighborhood
    will likely be thankful to you.

  57. My developer is trying to convince me to move to .net from
    PHP. I have always disliked the idea because of the costs.
    But he’s tryiong none the less. I’ve been using WordPress
    on various websites for about a year and am nervous about switching to another platform.
    I have heard very good things about blogengine.net. Is there a way I can transfer all my wordpress content into it?
    Any help would be really appreciated!

  58. Please let me know if you’re looking for a author for your
    site. You have some really good posts and I believe I
    would be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d really like to write some material for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine.

    Please shoot me an e-mail if interested. Thanks!

  59. What i do not realize is in fact how you’re no longer actually a lot more well-appreciated
    than you might be now. You are very intelligent. You know thus considerably in terms of this matter,
    produced me individually consider it from a lot of numerous angles.
    Its like men and women are not involved except it is one thing to do with
    Lady gaga! Your personal stuffs great. Always deal with it up!

  60. An outstanding share! I’ve just forwarded this onto a coworker
    who was doing a little research on this. And he actually bought me dinner because I discovered it for him…
    lol. So allow me to reword this…. Thanks for the meal!!
    But yeah, thanks for spending the time to talk about
    this issue here on your web site.

  61. Hi i am kavin, its my first time to commenting anyplace, when i read this paragraph
    i thought i could also create comment due to this sensible post.

  62. Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your weblog and wanted to say that I have truly enjoyed browsing your blog posts.

    After all I will be subscribing to your rss feed and I hope you
    write again soon!

Leave a Reply to forum igo picture Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *