BAD MOUTHING GOD'S ANOINTED

2 Samuel 15:1-5
 After this it happened that Absalom provided himself with chariots and horses, and  fifty men to run before him.

Now Absalom would rise early and stand beside the way to the gate. So it was, whenever anyone who had a lawsuit came to the king for  a decision, that Absalom would  call to him and say, what city are you from? And he would say, your servant is from such  and such tribe in Israel.

Then Absalom would say to him, look your case is good and right; but there is no deputy of the king to hear you.

Moreover Absalom would say, Oh that I were made judge in the land, and everyone who has any suit or cause would come to me; then I would give him justice.

And so it was, whenever anyone came near to bow down to him, that he would put out his hand and take him and kiss him.

Absalom felt his father David had done injustice by not reprimanding Amnon when he raped his sister Tamar. He murdered Amnon out of bitterness. Eventually he rebelled against his father out of bitterness of heart. Gradually he was winning the hearts of the people. He was making his father look evil in order to be accepted. He might have had a genuine case against his father's injustice but he didn't know the ways of God. He thought if his father couldn't manage the mess in his own house he wasn't fit to be a king so he must rule in his stead.

Many young ministers even here on facebook possess the same spirit as Absalom did. Many feel Pastor A has gone off track so let me take matters into my hands and abuse him. Some may go to the extent of posting stories about renowned preachers exposing their shame. They may think they are justified in their actions after all scripture says we should expose darkness. This is what is on the lips of many people but sadly the hearts of many are full of pride, envy and uncalled for criticisms. Many may think they are doing the body of Christ a service by exposing the shame of other ministers. They may appear to give God's people comfort but they rather fill their hearts with more bitterness and unbelief.

Gradually, they begin to feel they have arrived. Some may appear to stand for holiness but their hearts they have bitterness and hatred. They may appear to stand for justice but in reality they themselves are deceived. They are led by their pride instead of love. They will stir up the hearts of God's people to breathe murderous threats on ministers who have fallen. They may have people cheering them on with likes and comments so they find themselves in a delusion.

We should be careful of people who appear to be exposing men of God in error without requesting supplication be made for them. Whatever we constantly hear and see will definitely affect us. If you are in the habit of patronising articles and posts on the internet that always speak ill of men of God know gradually you are opening your heart to spirits of hatred and rebellion. Absalom may appear to be one who upholds justice for the people of God but in actual fact he is deceived himself. His character is not refined. He does not know the mark of authority in God's kingdom. He has no love. His heart is full of bitterness. He is self seeking and vain glorious. His aim is to paint a picture that he is better than God's anointed.

Brethren, we should be careful of our actions. Some men of God may be in error. Some of them may be in crisis but it is not in our place to carry stories about them. We are to uphold them in prayers. Many young ministers and Christians are always in a haste. They want God to judge Saul and take him out the way so David can rule.

Who are the Sauls and why is Saul still alive and called anointed even after his fall?

2 Samuel 1:13-14
13 And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.

14 And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the Lord's anointed?

 Saul could be the ministers who once followed God but have now turned away from Him. God was testing David while Saul was alive. Twice David was presented the opportunity to slay Saul but he understood he was God's anointed. Today God is testing so many young ministers if they will still honour Saul eventhough he has fallen out of grace. God is testing many if they will wait for Him to judge Saul or they will form alliances out of pride and impatience to eliminate Saul by saying unpleasant words about him. Every one will be tested and we have to pass that test. People of God be discerning. You may feel the temptation to expose or bash men of God who may have fallen. Do not follow the path of Absalom because it has a grave consequence. Be led to speak, be patient,let love guide your actions. We must patiently and prayerfully wait on The Lord as he prepares us to take the mantle. God is using Saul's rejection to teach you that if you don''t humble yourself and walk before Him you will face the same judgements and if possible stricter judgement. Saul's fall should teach you a lot of lessons. Some may claim The Lord told them to expose minister so and so. If you are not dying to pride,wrath and bitterness your flesh may act and you may think it is God speaking. You may get naive believers who will cheer you on but be careful. Anything not done out of love will reap death.

                     Glory To Jesus