July 2, 2023
A minister may be accessory to the ignorance of his people, when through the scandal of his life he prejudiceth his doctrine; as a cook, who, by his nastiness, makes others afraid to eat what comes out of his foul fingers.
William Gurnall, The Christian in Complete Armour
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We should all strive for righteousness, ministers especially. Hypocrisy in leadership positions can be highly damaging to the body. And we must never forget that as Christians, we always represent the kingdom when we’re in the world. Why would anyone believe what we preach if they can’t see it reflected in our lives?