When will enough be enough?

A lot of the older, big-name pastors in the Reformed world have either passed away, are nearing glory, or, sadly, have disqualified themselves. For whatever reason, few of them raised up anyone to take their place. 

My social media platform continues to grow. More well-respected publishers are asking, “Do you have anything you want to publish?” And the invitations keep coming in to speak or appear on news shows, podcasts, and conferences.

So, if I play my cards right, I might be able to make the jump to becoming a headlining celebrity pastor.  

But at what cost? Everything comes with trade-offs. 

I have a wife and family who love me. I’ve got good friends going back decades who care enough to correct me. I have an elder board full of men I respect and can depend on. I have a church made up of hard workers who love Christ. I get to preach to these people week in and week out.

This is the good life, and I didn’t always have it. 

My entire social media and public platform could disappear overnight, and I would still have the things that matter most. 

But if I lost my family, church, or friends, what good would a social media or public platform do?  

How many big-name pastors have seemingly given up the “good life” for the “love,” respect, and attention of strangers?

When is enough, enough? I know I have enough.  

I bet Steve Lawson is wishing he had enough.

I’m a pastor who enjoys writing about things I find interesting and helpful. I’m thankful for the social media platforms that allow my writings to reach an audience. That’s enough for me. Anything beyond that could rob me of my integrity and this good life. It’s not worth it. 

Are you looking past the good life? Are you discontent with the blessings of God?

When will enough be enough?