In the Christian world I have seen and noticed a trend where we like to exalt the gift that God has given over the one who has given it. What do I mean by this? How many times have you heard or seen people exalting preachers that they enjoy following over the Lord himself?
I have fallen into that trap as well, especially in my early days of my faith walk. Rod Parsley was the preacher that I wanted to be like and though I see nothing wrong with following a man or woman of faith when you place them upon a pedestal you are only setting yourself up for a potential fall. For in a sense Rod Parsley became an idol to me.
As I grew in my faith the Lord began to deal with me about making Him the center of all I do and say. I still enjoy the minister gifts that God has placed in the body of Christ that I now listen to, but I don't emphasis them as my source of my faith and belief. I choose to exalt Jesus Christ and God the Father and welcome the Holy Spirit to lead and order my steps on a daily basis.
If you recognize that this something you need to change I encourage you to humble yourself before the Lord and allow Him to become the center of your faith. Stay in the Bible and let the Holy Spirit direct your steps. For the goal is to more like Jesus. And as you submit unto Him the more He will become a part of you. And that will bring God glory.
Here is a song by a friend and fellow believer that sums up what I have spoken about. The link is https://youtu.be/OUiJ7x108rU
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