Ethical Hinderance in the Church

I believe some ministers of the gospel like the public stage and fame as they do in the world. I think some WANT to be sought after and catered to and not because of the anointing but because of pride. It is interesting to see who or what is the real focal point in service and where Jesus falls in all of it. In 1 Samuel 16:7 the Lord says, Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. I believe that money and fame obtained by greed and misleading the saints is very temporary. There is a saying that only what you do for God will last. Also in James 4:10 we are instructed to humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. God is the one that gives the increase and there is no place for pride, greed and fame. We are to seek God and God alone. Jesus left an example for us as well as the comforter to lead and guide us to all truth. Instead of fame Jesus instructed us to go and make disciples in Matthew 28:19.

Vanessa I can see that as public stage and fame plays into a person EGO, and they forget they are shepherding a flock for the Kingdom and lose sight of the great commission where it becomes more about them and less about the people. I like how you use James 4:10 we are instructed to humble ourselves in the sight of the Lord and he will lift you up. So yes, you right let God give you the increase don't go and try in your own vain to gain what the Lord has not called to at that time.