@alexcourageinchrist:

Shebbies :

what do you call “Christian spaces “ ?

kaitlynjanenesmith :

I think celebrity culture does go too far, but being inspired by someone and admiring them is not the same as worshipping them as a deity

David :

Amen! We must hold our pastors and other leaders accountable for their teachings and behavior, just like we do for all our brothers and sisters. And they should do the same for me. God bless you!

Aimee :

I have many favorite pastors, men that have spoken the truth of God‘s word in my life, but when I stand before my father someday he is not going to ask “did you believe this pastors teachings, or this pastor or this puritan?” he will ask “what did you do with my son? Did you believe in my son?” my faith is my responsibility because it was counted to be by my Savior. So when it comes to big celebrity pastors, I do the same thing with every single one of them. I weigh everything they say against the powerful word of God and allow the Holly spirit to speak, teach, correct, convict, and encourage. All while using a pastor who is a true student of a Gods word. Bless you sister for your ministry.🙏♥️

arishaliz.snchz :

I completely agree with what you’re saying in the video. The issue of idolatry toward certain leaders and accepting incorrect teachings just because they come from your favorite pastor was actually one of the main reasons I decided to return to Catholicism. I want to make it clear that I have a deep respect for my Protestant brothers and sisters, and I know there are many genuine pastors with great teachings. However, structurally, it’s crazy and even dangerous to me that a person can take a one month certification, or simply feel a “calling,” and overnight open a church to guide hundreds of people.  When there isn't a strict educational requirement, it's very easy to fall into misinterpretations of the Bible and end up creating that celebrity culture you mentioned. In contrast, the process of becoming a priest requires incredibly rigorous preparation. They spend years and years in a seminary dedicating their lives to studying deep theology, philosophy, history, original languages, and biblical exegesis. It’s not just reading the Bible; it’s learning to interpret it correctly with the weight of thousands of years of study behind it. That level of preparation and sacrifice gives me the security that the teachings I receive are grounded in historical and theological truth, and not just in an individual's personal charisma or opinion."

Kathleen Murphy :

they dont see it, sometimes it takes a minute to be convicted of sin

Smurf :

Amen, sister! We need to know our Bibles.

sallymom :

Amen! We definitely should hold our pastors and other leaders accountable for their teachings and behavior, just like we do for all our brothers and sisters. And i expect them to do the same for me. God bless you and thank you for sharing

SpiritualCrusader :

You’re learning, this is spiritual growth

✝️QueenEsther✝️ :

good morning 🙏 🌄 ☺️💓

♡✿⁂αиgєℓ♡ :

Truth

DRUMSKOOL :

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Yep

God's Bestie ✨ :

Cancer ♋️ :

Watching celebrity culture is what led me down my path of Christianity because of how they act

evolution is too damn slow :

still believing in religions is wild!!!!

Noe11gem :

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