1 Peter 5:1-3
5:1 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd preach to the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight authority from the pulpit, not under compulsion with pay and benefits, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being this is how you are to be examples to the flock. (ESV Study Bible, Evangelical Standard Version)
I actually like the I.C.V. better (International Charlatan Version)
1 Peter 5:1-3
1 So I BELITTLE the elders among you, as a YES MEN and a witness of the YOUR GOD APPOINTED AUTHORITY THAT NOBODY DARES QUESTION,
2 STRONG ARM the flock of God that is among you, exercising CONTROL AND MANIPULATIVE TACTICS TELLING EMOTIONAL STORIES BEFORE THE OFFERING from the pulpit, YOU ARE COMPELLED TO DO THIS BECUASE YOU ARE A CONTROL FREAK, but willingly KEEP THEM AT A DISTANCE FROM YOU, so THEY WILL NOT BE EXPOSED TO YOUR shameful gain, but eagerly;
3 RULE OVER YOUR CHURCH and over those in your charge, be examples to the flock AND DECIEVE THIM INTO THINKING YOU ARE DOING THIS FOR GOD’S GLORY AND NOT FOR PERSONAL GAIN. I.C.V. better (International Charlatan Version)
Steve,
I at least try to remain politically correct
Wow…this is an eye opener.
You know, now that I think about it…I’ve never heard a pastor teach on any of the verses that speak about HIS responsibility to the church. Hmmmmmmmm…
So awesome.
Javetta,
You must be joking? You NEVER heard a preacher talk about his responsibility to the flock?
Just go to Streaming Faith.org and listent to most of them.
God Called Me and Annointed me as the Chief Apostle and Bishop to bring you out of the bondage of Poverty. Now at the count of three repeat with me “MONEY COMETH NOW”
Now bring your narrow butt up here and lay your money on the altar. Sow Your Faith Seed!!! God Called me to teach you the truth. YOU ARE A KING! God has called me to give you an IMPARTATION of the Millionare Annointing!
Steve-
I am a high school English/Reading teacher. I have a class. I CANNOT burst into crying laughter in quiet hopes that no one will hear me!!!!! LOL…
Glad you enjoyed the laugh