Titles in the Church

“I’m an Elder…I’m a Pastor…I’m a Bishop…I’m an Apostle”, what’s next? “I’m God Almighty!?!” Everyone seems so infatuated with carrying a title in the church. It seems some individuals are never satisfied. They want to go higher and higher in recognition but there’s just one thing missing…A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD!!! Who authorized you to have a title, did God authorize them? A lot of people are just in love with the churchisms (the mastery of church quotes and acts such as shouting, the mockery of speaking in tongues, which we will speak on next time, and people acting like they are just feeling the Spirit when they really look like they have epilepsy).


One of the saddest parts about it is how these people literally study the garbs that were worn and make it a point to continuously have special garb made as if it is a fashion show every time they “preach out” or go to any type of church service. Jesus was a quiet and modest Man. After He healed people, He would tell them to go about their business and tell no one (Matt. 12:16, Mark 5:43). Too many people are looking for someone to put them up in the pulpit so that they can receive the glory and fail to realize that it’s GOD who is to receive ALL glory!

In some churches, if the church clergy is asked to stand for recognition, you wouldn’t have but five people still seated. The requirements for elevation have been compromised as also the respect for it. Many people do not understand that with these titles (when you are really called) come even heavier responsibilities. The Lord deals heavily with those who are called to certain assignments. A lot of people run from their assignment for years because they don’t want to deal with the responsibility. Look at Jonah! Poor thing tried so hard to run from his assignment the Lord had to reel Him back in by using a whale to swallow him up! People who are running around calling themselves prophets better watch out for the wrath of God. You can’t tell people God said something when you know He didn’t! “For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Peter 1:21. There is a special place for false prophets, Rev. 20:10!

Don’t ask for something you are not called to do. We all have a purpose and therefore have an assignment. Stay in your lane. Seek God and ask Him what your assignment and purpose is for your life. Ask Him (not yourself) how He wants to use you. Put the clergy collar down and take the “I’m so saved” crook out of your back when you walk. Be real and get serious about your relationship with God and when you really do receive His Holy Spirit, oh you won’t have to jerk around and mumble a bunch of nothing out of your mouth. The real Holy Spirit will give you utterance and cause you to speak the Lord’s language and lead you into all truth (Acts 2:4). You can’t “stir up” or “activate” the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God; it’s His gift to you. He directs you, not the other way around. Just a thought to make you think. Peace.