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The Pastor's Plight
The pastor of a church is in a precarious position; he can't plase everyone!
It has been said:
If he is young, he lacks experience;
if his hair is grey, he's too old for the young people.
If he has several children, he has to many;
if he has no children, he is setting a bad example.
If he preaches from his note, he has canned sermons and is to dry;
if he doesn't use notes he has not studied and is not deep.
If he is attentive to the poor people in church,
they claim he is playing to the grandstand;
if he pays attention to the wealthy, he is trying to be an aristicrat.
If he suggests changes for improvements of the church,he is a dictator;
if he makes no suggestions, he is a figurehead.
If he uses to many illustrations, he neglects the Bible;
if he doesn't use enough illustrations, he isn't clear.
If he condemns wrong, he is cranky;
if he doesn't preach about sin, he is a compromiser.
If he fails to please somebody, he's hurting the church and ought to leave;
if he tries to please evereyone, he is a fool.
If he preaches about money, he is a money grabber;
if he doesn't preach spiritual giving, he is failing to develop the people.
If he drives an old car, he shames his congregation;
if he drives a new car, he is setting his affeection on earthly things.
If he preaches all the time, the people get tired of hearing one man;
if he invites guest speakers, he is shirking his responsibility.
If he receives a large salary, he's mercenary;
if he receives only a small salary, well-it-proves he isn't worth much anyway
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Put yourself in his shoes and pray for him
