Several days ago, I posted a thread about my pastor going through divorce. http://christianchat.com/bible-discussion-forum/64240-what-if-your-pastor-going-through-divorce.html
It has since been confirmed that the divorce is the result of adultery. The allegations are pretty bad. The church's leaders are aware of the circumstances. However, they have decided not to remove the pastor. My questions are: Do I have any responsibility as a congregant to say or do anything about this situation? 1 Timothy 3 prescribes the qualifications for overseers and deacons, but is there any scripture that speaks to the duty/role of the everyday congregant? The church is more than one man, so I'm reluctant to believe that I should simply find another church? Finally, I, of course, am not perfect and just as easily susceptible to temptation. Nonetheless, I am really upset that he remains pastor given the circumstances. Have I crossed the line into ungodly judgment? After all, who am I to judge whether the pastor is qualified to remain in his position or not?
I am praying for the pastor, his wife, and our church.
It has since been confirmed that the divorce is the result of adultery. The allegations are pretty bad. The church's leaders are aware of the circumstances. However, they have decided not to remove the pastor. My questions are: Do I have any responsibility as a congregant to say or do anything about this situation? 1 Timothy 3 prescribes the qualifications for overseers and deacons, but is there any scripture that speaks to the duty/role of the everyday congregant? The church is more than one man, so I'm reluctant to believe that I should simply find another church? Finally, I, of course, am not perfect and just as easily susceptible to temptation. Nonetheless, I am really upset that he remains pastor given the circumstances. Have I crossed the line into ungodly judgment? After all, who am I to judge whether the pastor is qualified to remain in his position or not?
I am praying for the pastor, his wife, and our church.