50. Response to honest feedback—the example of Jesus
If Jesus, who called us, accepted that his subordinates could differ, what about us who are simply “Jesus’ errand boys and girls”
49. The honest response—the lesson from Peter (Matt 16:21-28)
If a bishop or superior privately asks us for feedback, it is uncharitable and unchristian to hide the full realities or worse still, lie that everything is perfect when we know they are not.
48. Authority and different views—Matt 16:13-20
As Jesus did not take offence, let us not take offence; instead, let’s reflect on them. God speaks to us in varied ways.
47. Authority and different views (John 21:1-19)
As Church leaders and collaborators to Church authority, we are to help each other in being effective pastors of Christ’s flock for the growth of the Church and the salvation of our souls.
46. Jesus’ errand boy
We are simply “errand boys”—a term packaged as “servants of the servants of God” and beautified as “vicar of Christ” according to our level on the hierarchy.
45. Simon, son of John
As Church personnel who possess some form of authority over the flock of Christ, we need to realise that our identity comes first before authority and not the other way round.
44. Authority does not always equate to knowledge
It is opportune we recognise the limits of our knowledge when dealing with people. It is pride to assume that because we are an authority, we must provide an answer to questions beyond our competence.
43. Authority and different views—doctrine
Last week, I argued that being in a position of authority does not mean that everything we do and say is correct. Throughout history, the …
38. Authority does not always equate to rightness
As Church authority, we are not gods, and we should not make ourselves one.
37. Ordination of women as equality and inclusiveness?
It is unfair to accuse the Church of male chauvinism for excluding women’s ordination. One is guilty of discrimination or marginalisation for something one caused, something caused by one’s ancestors, and something within one’s power to change but is unwilling to do so.