I think we live in an age where it’s easier than ever to be critical of others. The internet has made people less accountable for their words and actions because of the anonymity of acting out behind a computer screen. How many times have you said something in an e-mail that you immediately regretted after sending it? The instantaneous nature of this communication has placed my foot in my mouth more than once in front of more than one person.
At my church, we have little postcards that you can put in the offering that are primarily used to count attendance, but you can also leave comments on the back for the staff. I have heard many stories of people complaining on these cards about various people in the church leadership, but then they are left unsigned, making it difficult to track down the accuser, yet leaving the accusation on the table.
These are the people that we need to be supporting in our churches the most. They are the ones who are getting the brunt of Satan’s attacks. They are the ones who are bearing the burdens of responsibility. Instead of discouraging, attacking, and downright hating on our leaders, we need to come alongside them, ask them if their needs are being met, ask them if they need prayer, encourage them in their work, and thank them for their ministry. Would you want anything else for yourself?
