Nov 1, 2023
“Be slow to speak…” James 1:9
Recently, I sent a video to a church
event out of state. No not the one I served locally.
They asked me to speak and I asked if I could send a video if I
could not show up. They said yes so I did.
I found out the new pastor decided
not to use it, because it was too long. However, it was told to me
that he was going to tell people what I said anyways (in their own
words) without my consent…Hmmmmmmmm!!!
I asked that they say nothing about
the video or me, because I knew something just didn’t feel right.
Then I was told, ”No they are going to do that any
ways.”
So…whats the Big Deal? Great question. Pastors and people in general really like to change words up for their benefit. I have had more pastors, in public, say things that they say, I said, that I didn’t say. As a whole not only do people say wrongly what other people say, or their intent, but very few people or pastors are truly confidential.
If you did one thing in your
ministry or life, it would be this… “Be as wise as serpents and
harmless as doves.” Do No Harm! Do not share “Ever” others
confidences or you have labeled yourself as an unsafe
person.
I have one rule, which I told my family, staff, and students. Everything is confidential unless it means life or death! Otherwise they could count on me to keep my mouth shut.
“Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” - James 1:19 (NLT)
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