Traps Spiritual Leadership should avoid

     Here are a few things that I have noticed that for those of us who are in spiritual leadership positions that we should be careful about in our walks. I believe that these are some of the big traps that we can fall into if we are not careful.

·         The sin of Pride.

·         We must know EVERYTHING about our people. We should be careful to observe the flock and know of its need. Sometimes though I believe as leaders we need to be careful that we do not become a part of the rumor mill. We are to observe, care, rebuke and challenge but we are never to rely on rumors without confronting the individuals. This can lead to an almost paranoia in our thinking about those whom God has called us to minister to.

·         We are to be teachable. As leaders we must remember that we are still learning and growing as well. We are under shepherds to the Great Shepherd of all. We also need to have a watchful eye that we do not begin to look down upon other leaders who might have more or less education then we do.

·         Anger.

·         We must be in control of everything and every detail of the church.

·         Following the newest trend rather than simply preaching the Word and allowing the Holy Spirit to do His work in the hearts of men.

·         We do not want to OFFEND. Scripture makes it clear that we should be careful with what we say, yet it also is just as clear about the fact that the Gospel will OFFEND some but we are still to share it boldly and with compassion.

·         Immorality. As we come closer to his appearing we know that this will even increase more for as it was in the days of Noah so shall it be when the Son of Man appears.

·         Lastly, we must be careful with the sins of our own hearts. Jesus’ harshest confrontations with the Pharisees were when He brought up to them that what they thought and dwelt upon could be just as sinful as that which they physically would do.