In Seth Godin’s book Tribes(a book on leadership). He talks about how important it is that a leader of a tribe, which for these purposes will be any leader in the church, or leaders in church as a group, not water down the message that they stand for.
He make such a solid point that if you water down your message, though you may gain some people who would be offended or not interested otherwise, you will loose the passion and commitment your “tribe” could have. The message of Christ will sometimes be offensive and sometimes it will just be inconvenient but that should not stop the leaders church from holding to it strongly. So pastors, don’t let your messages become easy, challenge us, offend us. Youth pastors make the kids know what Christ stands for and how important it is that they live a life for him, challenge, inspire and strengthen them. And to the leaders of the church stand strong with the bible’s moral standards don’t let the world around us influence our morals.
“Youth pastors make the kids know what Christ stands for and how important it is that they live a life for him, challenge, inspire and strengthen them.”
Thanks for the encouragement! I try always to preach this message. But it is very difficult in our society because other than my voice or a few others they have a hard time hearing God.
I think the key is remaining faithful to the calling that God has placed on your heart. When we are faithful then He will remain faithful.
Definitely, that is my goal to encourage and challenge. I can imagine how difficult it is but that is all the more reason to say it louder, to be more passionate, to always try to inspire, and to never back down, and as you said the rest needs to be left in Gods hands.