Second Chronicles 36 highlights the weight of the responsibility of leadership. Verses 14-15 say, “All the leaders of the priests and the people became more and more unfaithful, following all the detestable practices of the nations and defiling the temple of the LORD, which he had consecrated in Jerusalem. The LORD, the God of their ancestors, sent word to them through his messengers again and again, because he had pity on his people and on his dwelling place.”
As a spiritual leader, getting my eyes off myself is crucial. Second Chronicles 36 reminds me of God’s persistent pursuit of His leaders to realign with His purposes.
Then verse 16 has this gut-wrenching statement. “But [the spiritual leaders] mocked God’s messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets until the wrath of the LORD was aroused against his people and there was no remedy.” That’s pretty serious.
Confronting Addiction in Your Own Life
Are you showing symptoms of addiction? Don’t dismiss small areas of addictive behavior. Instead, get serious about confronting addiction today. Let’s be a generation of leaders who share the Gospel with all. Let’s heed God’s warning and avoid becoming “more and more unfaithful.” Our God, churches, and families are worth that effort.
I want people to remember me as a leader who showed Jesus’ love and obeyed God’s voice. Not as a pastor-dude who tinkered with a hobby.
This article about confronting addiction originally appeared here.
