Leadership is a big task, it is one we should aspire to but as we have studied Malachi we have been reminded that it is one we should not take lightly. In Malachi the shock is that God says they would be better off shutting the temple doors and stopping all the sacrifices. Basically close the doors of the church and pack up your home group. Why?
Because the leaders do not honour God's name they treat it with contempt. They would never say they do, their words and theology would be orthodox, but their actions are anything but. They allow manky offerings, anything goes, you can bring God your left overs they say to the people and that is exactly what the people do. The contempt of the priests is quickly transferred to the people.
It is a challenge for those of us in leadership how personally am I treating God with contempt? Have I begun to doubt God loves me or that he is almighty? If so I need to deal with it and wrestle with God's word and in prayer before that infects my ministry. Because the attitude and actions of the leaders will be transmitted to the people who follow.
It lays bare all our failings: failings of thought, heart, word and deed. Father forgive, Father remind us, and Father equip us to lead your people we pray.
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