WHO REFUSES TO ENTER THE HOLY OF HOLIES?

<p>WHO REFUSES TO ENTER THE HOLY OF HOLIES?</p><p><br></p><p>Glory be to God, hallelujah! God is faithful to His Word. And when we’re faithful to His Word, supernatural results take place.</p><p><br></p><p>One of the great themes I’ve been learning is relationships. And biblical relationships are governed by the Word of God.</p><p><br></p><p>That includes leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>An elder is not a dictator. A pastor is not Jesus. Spiritual authority is servant leadership, not intimidation.</p><p><br></p><p>“Nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.”</p><p>1 Peter 5:3, NKJV</p><p><br></p><p>And this is where the secret place matters.</p><p><br></p><p>You cannot give someone spiritual responsibility that they are not spiritually prepared to carry.</p><p><br></p><p>If someone won’t pray, won’t study the Word, won’t submit to correction, won’t walk in humility, and won’t develop a relationship with the Holy Spirit, why would we put them in charge of other people’s spiritual lives?</p><p><br></p><p>Gift does not replace character.</p><p>Family does not replace calling.</p><p>Personality does not replace anointing.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s why I’m against nepotism and favoritism in ministry.</p><p><br></p><p>Your cousin doesn’t get a leadership position because he’s your cousin.</p><p><br></p><p>Your spouse doesn’t automatically become a pastor because you’re a pastor.</p><p><br></p><p>Your friend doesn’t get the pulpit because you like them.</p><p><br></p><p>Calling must be recognized. Character must be proven. Fruit must be examined.</p><p><br></p><p>“Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.”</p><p>1 Corinthians 4:2, NKJV</p><p><br></p><p>And sometimes leadership has to say no to someone they love.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s not hatred. That’s stewardship.</p><p><br></p><p>Jesus is the Head of the Church. Every leader will answer to Him for how they handled the people entrusted to them.</p><p><br></p><p>“Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account.”</p><p>Hebrews 13:17, NKJV</p><p><br></p><p>Notice that responsibility: they watch out for your souls.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s serious business.</p><p><br></p><p>A leader who refuses to correct problems because the person is a spouse, relative, friend, or big donor isn’t keeping biblical peace. They’re protecting a relationship at the expense of the flock.</p><p><br></p><p>And eventual