While surfing through the Internet this evening I came across something that struck my attention and kindled some deep reasoning.
Pastors ought to be leaders of churches right? Good. The church is a conglomerate of Christians and Christians are followers of Christ. Huh? Very good.
Now, the essence of Christ's coming to earth over two thousand years ago is to save man from impending death and also reunite man with God. The ultimate goal of the Christian is to meet with God in heaven — either by death or the Rapture.
Matthew 5:8 says "Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." Hebrews 12:14 also says "Follow peace with all men; and holiness without which no man shall see the Lord." From these verses of the Bible, it is clear that man can only see God with holiness (purity of heart)......not by miracles or paying of tithes. Pastors therefore are supposed to lead members of the church to Christ (salvation) as well as show and teach them the way to heaven (holiness).
Why then are some pastors tagged "Holiness Pastor"?
Holiness is neither a branch of Christianity nor is it an option. As a matter of fact, Holiness is the essence of Christianity and is therefore compulsory for every Christian. If you are truly called to lead the people of God, it's compulsory you lead them in holiness. Streamlining holiness to a group of pastors is Satanic and Anti-Christ.
Christ is holy and expects his followers to be holy also. The pastor's duty is to relay the mind of Christ to His church which principally is holiness. There really is no such thing as holiness pastor. A pastor is a pastor — there are no types of pastors. All pastors ought to preach holiness.....it is not meant for a particular denomination or Pastor.
Christians seek to meet with God in heaven......holiness is the ultimate requirement, so why run away from it?
CHIDUBEM N.J
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