My Pastor Is Spreading Lies
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I know what you mean, I also had a supposed Pastor do the same thing to me, even to the point where he accussed me of stealing my own stuff. I had to prove that the items were mine with the actual receipt. I told him he was no pastor and he needed to quit hiding behind the titel for his evil deeds, he then cut his wrist infront of witnesses. |
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---judy on 10/24/09 |
Sad Sad Sad.
I am passing for this fire, is very hurtful, not necessary and has couse so much pain to my family, my kids, the church, and the community. My advised is to pray and to allowed God so shown others (including the Pastor) who you are. Once the damage is done is very difficult to go back. |
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---AC on 8/17/09 |
Elders: 1Timothy 5:19-22 (two plus reputable witnesses). Some believe that you must accuse them in front of another elder(s), before making the accusation public. Not permitting this violates 1Timothy 3:1-15, Titus 1:6-9, 1Peter 5:2. If the charge is justifiable, Romans 16:17-18, 1Corinthians 5.
Matthew 18:15-20 concerns offenses committed against you personally, and allows private repentance, but 1Timothy 5 does not. See also, 1Timothy 1:20, 2Timothy 2:17, Revelations 2:20.
Matthew 7:1-5 / Luke 6:41-42 deal with hypocrisy, and unjust judgment. 1Corinthians 2:15, 5:3, 11-13, 6:4, 11:31 instruct us to judge. In 1Chronicles 16:22 & Psalms 105:15, touch means to strike, or kill.
But, 1Corinthians 3, Hebrews 5:11-14. |
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---Glenn on 5/18/09 |
I sugest you get an elder, decon or board memeber to meet with you and the pastor and discuss this. Over a year after I was deceived by someone in authority an assitant pastor said I needed closure so he set up a meeting. I was well prepared and the person involved tried to manouver out of it in the meeting. That is brief. This was something that had to be exposed. I know it is hard to deal with something like this because you think others will think you are causing division. |
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---Paul on 5/17/09 |
Unfortunately or fortunately, Pastors are humans too. But they are held to a higher judgement as they literally hold their flocks souls in their hands. I to have experienced this painful phenomenon and I spent several years recovering from the hurt. My advise is to run to the Father and cast all your cares on Him and He will take care of the rest. And do not stay where they kill their wounded! |
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---Sally on 6/27/07 |
(1)pray very well on the issue .
(2)study the Bible on the issue and ask the Holy Spirit to give you divine illumination and wisdom to communicate and discuss with your pastor.
(3)explain your understanding of the Sciptures on the issue with humility,love and respect to your pastor
(4)do not be judgemental about it
(5)pray for your pastor daily that he will accept and teach the truth |
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---kehinde on 4/19/07 |
First, confront the pastor. (It might be wise to take another Christian with you.) Second, you might consider changing churches. Third, a saying my father use to like was, "if you did something to deserve it, you have it coming; if you didn't, it will die out." |
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---WIVV on 2/27/06 |
You need to confront him in calmness and find out what he said and why. This is the Biblical approach.
Now, wouldn't you be surprised if someone was telling you lies about the Pastor and he never said anything about you?
Use wisdom my friend. |
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---Elder on 4/26/05 |
If any man among you seem to be religious and bridleth not his tongue,but deceiveth his own heart this man's religion is vain.(James 1:26)KJV.Pray about it and if you feel led to do so,talk with him.May God's will be done. |
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---RUSSELL on 4/26/05 |
Confront him. If that doesn't work, confront his wife. If that doesn't work, grab someone from the church leadership and confront him again. If that doesn't work, bring along two witnesses. If that doesn't work, leave the church. No sense in putting up with ungodly nonsense. It will drain you emotionally and physically. If he can't play nicely with you, than he can't play at all.:o) |
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---Katie on 4/26/05 |
Natheria, *If* this really is true of him, then he's already sinned by not confronting YOU in person himself and with others. Follow Pierre, Carol&Dennis' advice to confront him, in humility, perhaps with one neutral party first since you're a woman, then with Elders if necessary. Hopefully it's a misunderstanding or only someone's sinful gossip. I'll try to give more specifics/referrals in private if you decide to message me. |
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---danie9374 on 4/26/05 |
Amongst the 12 Apostles, there was Judas. Do not let Pastor's lies affect your walk with Christ. Let the Holy Spirit guide you.
Meanwhile pray for him and forgive him. |
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---Albert on 4/26/05 |
Natharia:
Follow the Biblical principal:Take one or two of the Elders with you and visit the Pastor, telling him that you understand that he MAY HAVE BEEN SPREADING lies about you. Tell him what you have heard and ask him either to confess or deny the accusation. If necessary be ready to bring witnesses before the group to confirm the accusation, if it should turn out to be true. Then, AND THAT IS THE HARD PART tell the Pastor how sad you are about the whole matter but that you are willing to forgive him, if he would take the necesary steps for the truth to be made known! |
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---Pierre on 4/25/05 |
If you are seriously committed to this particular church, then the Pastor needs to be confronted, in person, face to face, you and him/her. This Pastor needs to know what you know. If the Pastor does not want to apologize or admit his/her lies, then you should seriously pray for him, and look for another church to serve in. |
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---Carol on 4/25/05 |
One of the saddest things in the church is what you are experiencing. There are three basic choices. One is to scripturely confront the individuals doing it, including the pastor. That can become messy. Another is to change churches. Barring that, one could know what the truth is and pray for God to handle the situation and leave it in His hands. That is difficult to do but possible. Leaving the city or town would be the only other option. |
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---Dennis_Z. on 4/25/05 |
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