Thursday, February 3, 2011

Pointing Fingers

God sent many prophets, wise men and scribes to teach men about him. But, those whose hearts were more interested in being powerful than in service, persecuted and killed God’s messengers. Jesus said those who persecute one of his messengers are guilty of the blood of ALL his messengers (Mt 23:13-36).

Keeping this in mind, Paul’s warning becomes especially poignant. “Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses” (1 Tim 5:19).