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Life in the Fishbowl

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Michael Foster
Dec 04, 2023
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The role of a pastor is akin to that of a goldfish, living in a fishbowl where every word, action, and misstep is observed by many eyes. With increased visibility and scrutiny comes a heightened risk of false accusations. Hence, Paul writes:

Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses. Those who continue i…

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