People versus program
August 24, 2022
Coaches and pastors have much in common. Both are entrusted with people and a mission. Both use programs to accomplish their goals. They have a similar temptation. To promote the program at the expense of the people. Do you encourage an injured athlete to make one more play because he can? Do you risk greater injury for the victory of the moment? Do you push the program sacrificing the spiritual health of families? Do you cover questionable behavior so the program can go on? Does the program churn on, leaving hurting people on the side?
We read behavior. Jesus reads minds. Calling leaders to accountable, transparent behavior is always a priority. Judging people’s motives is God’s job, not ours. Programs are a temporary tool. People are eternal.