Multiple award-winning actor, Majid Michel has been sharing what he called leadership inspirational messages for a while now.
Well this time around, Majid disclosed why he went to church while growing up, talks about how success of a pastor is measured, how pastors compete with each other and more.
He posted on Instagram….
The only reason i went to church when i was growing up,... i did so only because it was the respectable thing to do. My motivation for attending was for the sake of my family's reputation. Actually, i visited many churches around and met many ministers. Among the ministers, i don't remember ever meeting one that i felt was in his position because God had chosen him to minister to the people. i recall a conversation that i heard one Monday. A pastor was visiting my father and he said, “Boy, i really preached yesterday morning. i had them jumpin' benches and screaming at every word i said. And you know, i must have really been preaching, because they raised an unusual amount of money for me.” And it wasn't my first time hearing that. i soon became aware that success in the ministry was measured only in terms of money. The success of a pastor was measured in how big a car he drove and the quality of the clothes he wore. Most pastors competed against one another to build the biggest and the most prestigious or famous church. i also learned that a tremendous number of preachers were involved in improper sexual relationships. They had extra- marital affairs, committed adultery with members of their congregations, and had plenty of “girl friends” when they traveled to church conventions. Many of them exploited their people. The word among preachers was, “Make them give, make them honor you.” There was no mention of Jesus Christ, no mention of the need to reach and help the drug addicts, the alcoholic, no mention of mothers living in a two-by-four flat with five, six, or seven children in a one or two bedroom without a husband. No mention of how the church can become relevant to this situation. Even taking in new members was another money game. Most pastors, when they saw a new person coming to join their church, saw nothing but money signs. They did not see a soul that was thirsting to know God. All i saw in the ministry was phonies, hypocrites, actors, and money-grabbers who were in the business solely for what they could get out of it and who were not the least bit interested in the souls of men! #LEADERSHiP
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that's a great piece. there isn't much love for perishing souls anymore,for which reason Christ died. May God grant us grace and revive for that which he has called us to do.
hmmm am happy my son has come up with such a piece.the bible says lack of knowledge my people perish lets learn the bible well as Christians before we get ourselves lost from this so call women and men of God.some have broken our homes,destroyed good relationship with families, have even cause death in families my son if i continue to write, it will affect my emotions because i have gone through a lot in the hands of pastors but i learnt my lessons.please Christians sit up when you have challenges go on your knees and pray to your maker talk to him direct he will listen to you.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Spot On Majid I only Blame The ***barred word*** who don't know between Good & Fake . Church is all about 💰💰 In Africa ! I've had my share too through these streets .
So dis is a grt piece, but whiles u are at it be sure to let this be an advice to yourself. Bcuz you are also coming up bit by bit; and God forbid, at the time u realize you have gained de love and trust of de people you minister to you never take advantage of their vulnerability n clean them off their hard-earned goods for yourself. IT is sad that Christians of today never take seriously the Word of God into action, cos they don't even study it to know how to walk with God, so some people have mixed up with the right ones and are killing the Spirit of truth in God's church. God bless you.
YOU MADE YOUR POINT.GHANAIAN ARE WAITING FOR YOUR PART-TWO AND I THINK PART-TWO WILL BE ON THE CHURCH MEMBERS.
THERE ARE A LOT OF TRUE MEN OF GOD OUT THERE.FOCUS ON JESUS AND NOT THE PASTORS.IF U SEEK GOD WITH ALL UR HEART, HE WILL REVEAL HIMSELF TO U.GOD IS CLOSER TO U THAN U THINK,IT IS BECAUSE OF US THAT HE CAME TO EARTH AND DIED ON OUR BEHALF AND TOOK AWAY AWAY SINS.JUST BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS LORD AND HE DIED FOR UR SINS.
THE WORLD NEEDS LEADERS Who use their influence at the right times for the right reasons; Who take a little greater share of the blame and a little and handle smaller share of the credit; Who lead themselves successfully before attempting to lead others; Who continue to search for the best answer , not the familiar one; Who add value to the people and organisation they lead; Who work for the benefit of others and not for personal gain: Who handle themselves with their heads and handle others with their heart ; CONTINUED SUCCESS IS A RESULT OF CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT
I stopped going to those commercial centers they call churches long ago. They pretend to mean well, their real intention is to take everything you have. They say your treasures are in heaven, they build their treasures here. They say the world is full if problems, we die and go to heaven which is a paradise, yet they pray for long life and 'cancel the power of death over your life'. if heaven is such a wonderful place and the only way to go there is by dying, then death should be celebrated. Its Akin to a man who wants to go to America and yet starts weeping and crying when he gets a permanent visa. They don't believe the things they tell you, but they have to make you believe them, that way they can get you to 'GIVE'. Be wise.