One of the biggest mistakes any genuine Christian can make is beginning to believe we are perfect, infallible, or incapable of making mistakes—even biblical ones.

No one is perfect.

While we must all strive to seek Jesus with all of our hearts, the modern ideas of Christianity and its circles of influence, along with the way pastors are taught in schools—whether with or without the anointing—can often lead to a spirit of pride in their congregations.

This self-circulating sense of hierarchy takes hold and leaves people thinking that no matter what they say and how they say it regarding Scripture, it is acceptable or beneficial when oftentimes it can be damaging.

Because of this many people, immature in the Spirit, cause harm to one another—both unknowingly and, at times, intentionally—a spirit of conflict and contention, along with self-righteousness, takes precedence over the loving, kind, patient, and accountable character that many claim to have, or want to have.

Meanwhile, the suffering character often reflects something different at the first sign of being confronted with biblical error or even gentle counsel that could ultimately benefit them in the end, helping them grow and mature in the Spirit.

Sadly, how many times, rather than being thankful for opportunities to grow, do we witness professing Christians becoming offended and getting too caught up in their flesh from spending too much time in flesh-filled meeting places called churches?

They often become lovers of their teachers, themselves, their circles, and their denominations and belief systems outside of Scripture. Even with good intentions, they begin to hate the anointed teachers instead of thanking Jesus for answering their prayers by sending sound, prepared, and solid prophets and teachers.

The Lord understands the human psyche and feelings, but He also expects those who claim to love Him to genuinely love Him and each other. This includes having the courage to look inward and recognize that accountability is a blessing—nothing to get angry at others over.

Meanwhile it is important, and okay to stand up for yourselves when you know that you meant well, even if a mistake was made, and to learn from it.

Scripture to ponder:

1. Proverbs 27:17- “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
2. Proverbs 3:11-12- “My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.”
3. Galatians 6:1- “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.”
4. 2 Timothy 3:16-17- “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
5. Proverbs 15:31-32- “The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.”

It’s something to think about and share if you feel led to.

Much love and truth,
Sister Christine ❤️

C. Beach ©️