Sunday, May 13, 2012

THE PASTORS HAVE GONE ASTRAY, WHO CAN HELP THEM?


Global pastors have gone astray


Global pastors have gone astray.


A pastor is seen as a man of God who serves as the head of a Christian institution by showing his followers the right path to follow. 

Although pastors are prone to sin themselves, some have been successful with their evangelical work to remove many from the road of affliction to happiness and success. Through the church, many men have been saved from alcoholism and drug abuse.

Just as the Holy Bible warns that false prophets would arise, in the same way, false pastors are springing up like mushrooms. As a leader of an institution, pastors are respected in society because they are seen as servants of God. But the question is, are pastors doing what God requires from them?

From continent to continent, the story of pastors varies. In Africa, some who preach the word of God are commonly seen roaming and preaching on the streets, buses, and places for passengers. They claim to have visions and messages from God to serve the people. 

But behind the altar, many sleep and enjoy with other people’s wives, carry out secret abortions, and are involved in continuous defrauding and embezzling of money.  

While in Europe and the United States of America, where the grass is greener than that of Africa, pastors continue to abuse children, young boys and girls, and others who have completely gone astray, officiate and bless same-sex marriages. 

“Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing”. Said Jesus. Many wanted to make a name by prophesying the coming of the end of the world, but nothing happened, and all of them ended up in disgrace.

Who are we going to follow now, when all the pastors are in sin? Is it even worth going to church or the Mosque at all? No religion can claim to be better than another when in the Mosque, the Imam also sits and plans terrorism against innocent people.  

They claim “Allah is great”, yet they don’t allow that great Allah they worship to take his revenge. They kill, pour acid on the faces of women who refuse to marry them, terrorize, and marry underage girls. The gross abuse of Muslims is even more disturbing than the wayward pastors.

Even though the church plays an important role in society by shaping the lives of people, it is not an institution that can save the world. Most of the world's tragic occurrences, apart from natural disasters, are caused by man. 

The polluted heart of man comes out as anger to destroy the world. People should learn to forgive and forget. Repentance is essential.

About greed, which has caused so much unrest, one should remember “What does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul?” 

Empty-handed, one came from the dust, the same dust one returns empty-handed. Racism, discrimination, claiming superiority over others, and hatred are all enemies that bring havoc to society. 

In fact, men should lean upon the greatest commandment of all time, “Love thy neighbor as thyself.”