HOW TO RELATE TO YOUR PASTOR BY PASTOR KWEKU BOATENG

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Pastor Kweku Boateng explains why God gave pastors as gifts to perfect believers, not just lead them.

The episode is a solo sermon by Pastor Kweku Boateng, structured around ten points for how believers should relate to their pastors. He begins by establishing pastors as divine gifts given for the perfecting of saints, referencing Ephesians on fivefold ministries. The first point emphasizes loyalty to pastoral authority, illustrated with the story of Korah's rebellion in Numbers 16-17, where disloyalty led to divine punishment. Second, believers are urged to assist pastors with their weight, using Exodus 17 where Aaron and Hur supported Moses' hands during battle. Third, pastors should be seen as oracles of God sent for direction, citing Jeremiah 3:15 and the story of Abraham's servant in Genesis 24. Fourth, pastors are to be beheld as blessings, exemplified by Abraham hosting angels in Genesis 18 and the widow of Zarephath in 1 Kings 17. Fifth, congregants should pray for their pastors, referencing Colossians 4 and 2 Thessalonians 3. Sixth, honor pastors' words and instructions, with examples from the Samaritan woman in John 4 and the centurion in Matthew 8. Seventh, allow pastors to rebuke when needed, using John the Baptist's rebuke of Herod in Matthew 14 and Hebrews 12 on chastening. Eighth, honor pastors with financial substance, citing 1 Timothy 5 and Philippians 4, and comparing to Levitical support. Ninth, do not make pastors' work difficult, as they give account for souls per Hebrews 13:17. Tenth, multiply what pastors give you, referencing the parable of the talents in Matthew 25. The sermon is punctuated with 'Hallelujah' and practical anecdotes, like a personal story about correcting a shop owner. It blends scriptural exegesis with direct application for church members.

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A direct teaching on pastoral authority, active reception, and visible growth in daily faith.

Pastor Kweku Boateng frames pastoral authority as a gift from God for the perfecting of believers, then brings that conviction down to the level of loyalty, openness, and response.

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