Jeremiah 23

Shepherds who don’t really care for the flock and prophets who prophesy delusions and lies with selfish interests will be stiffly dealt with by the Lord. Often in churches where strong, charismatic leaders become so preoccupied with their own image and well-being, the saints are abused by the hypocrisy. God sent Christ Jesus as the perfect example of a leader. He was called The Righteous Branch.

Merely compare your leader with Christ. If they live to humbly serve Jesus and acknowledge when they are wrong, there’s hope.

Paul said, “Be ye followers of me AS I follow Christ.” [1 Cor. 11:1]

In Revelation, the seven stars (church leaders of the churches addressed) were IN the Lord’s hand. He imposed His control directly upon them. If they got off, He could put the squeeze on them.