How to have healthy ministry
Image via Wikipedia Consider the following flaws that Satan can and will use to keep us in bondage and even despair. Things like (my definitions): Judgmental — a negative assessment, opinion or estimation of another person (perhaps a ministerial colleague). Cynicism — a tendency to be suspicious of the motives and virtues of others. Fear — an emotional reaction to the unknown; a reluctance to trust. Control — a need for power over others and to dominate circumstances. Jealousy — envious of another's success, position, possessions. I am certain that in my life I have allowed each of the aforementioned flaws to create difficulty for me, both in ministry and also in relationships with others. All of this in spite of the admonition of the Apostle Paul to "live above all of this." "Therefore, as God's chosen people ... clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may ha