Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Confronting Leaders

Micah, the Old Testament prophet, had to denounce the sins of the spiritual leaders - priests, prophets, etc. They were the ones responsible for teaching people right from wrong. They were the leaders who should have known God's ways and taught them to His people. But they had become the "worst of sinners." All sin is bad. But sin that misleads others or neglects them is the worst kind. The dividing line between right and wrong is often blurred. But spiritual leaders are supposed to help others see it.