ARE WE USING THEM OR MAKING THEM?
Recently, while preparing for a training session with the workers and pastors of our church , I was struck by a profound word from the Lord.
He said “Aldrian, it is wickedness to labor with those you will not share your profits with. If you labor with them, let them share in your blessings.”
This thought has lingered with me, prompting me to ponder how many of us pastors may have unknowingly frustrate the lives of young people.
We often tell them that the Lord has called them to serve, encouraging them to drop their personal dreams and aspirations to support our visions. Yet, too often, they find themselves merely clapping for our successes while their own dreams remain unfulfilled.
How many young women in our choirs sacrifice their lives for our ministries, only to be left without a path of their own? We wonder why loyalty and commitment are waning in our churches. The reality is that many are realizing they’ve been used to build our personal ambitions, rather than the Kingdom of God.
Dear esteemed servants of God, I hope that the Christians who contribute to your projects — whether it’s a school or a hospital — will see tangible benefits from those efforts. It's not wrong for pastors to own businesses; however, it is crucial to be transparent about our intentions. If you and your wife are building a hospital or a family business, make that clear.
It is indeed wickedness to use others solely to fulfill our own dreams. In the New Testament, we see believers selling their properties and sharing the proceeds equitably among themselves.
We have a responsibility to build people up rather than exploit them, to nurture their growth instead of draining their energy. It’s time to revisit our priorities and ensure that our ministries truly serve the greater purpose of uplifting others.
Pastor Tembeck Tiku Aldrian speaks 🗣️
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