SEDUCING DECEPTIONS
Our preoccupation with Christian pop stars and charismatic personalities has slowly lowered the biblical bar set for leaders in the Body of Christ. The recent exposures of some high-ranking ministers in the Church have caught many off guard because we’ve determined that gifting and influence are king. We’ve allowed appearances to take priority and haven’t been examining the fruit more carefully. As troubling evidence continues to emerge, it’s clear we’ve given platforms to some leaders who’ve been ministering from a polluted stream.