Sentences with phrase «there were spiritual leaders»

Among the disciples of Jesus and in the early church there were spiritual leaders -LSB-...]

Among the disciples of Jesus and in the early church there were spiritual leaders who thought of themselves in such a manner.

There are some spiritual leaders where everything is either «halal» or «haram», and down to the littlest nitty, gritty, including how to discipline and not discipline your wife.

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There's got to be a spiritual leader out there worth your time... mThere's got to be a spiritual leader out there worth your time... mthere worth your time... maybe?

I think spiritual leaders feel the obligation to ensure people are on the right «spiritual path» before moving to the next realm (whatever that might be based on personal beliefs or if there really is something beyond death).

There were affairs and rumours of affairs involving leaders, broken marriages, spiritual abuse, the whole gamut.

Yesterday, the Chair of the board of trustees, Randy Fairfax praised the school's leaders for their «ethical, moral, and spiritual leadership» in an email to the school's community, but added, «However, we are unanimous in our decision that it is time for a new season of leadership... Understandably, there are many questions at this time.

There also are spiritual leaders who want you to keep the Sabbath so that you have to pre-rip your toilet paper, etc..

While there is a certain amount of authority inherent within the pastoral position, it is, like any other form of power, easy to abuse, and while pastors are spiritual leaders, this does not make us immune to the lust for power, but to the contrary, often seems to amplify it.

There are numerous avenues by which this idea is presented in church settings, but most often it revolves around the idea that we serve a powerful God, and God has dispensed some of that power upon all believers, but especially the leaders of the church by giving them wisdom, vision, and special spiritual gifts.

I think there are multiple reasons that supposed Spiritual Leaders do this.

Anytime, there was an idea for what we could do, one of the pastors or leaders was quick to volunteer various people based on their «spiritual gifts» and to market the newest gimmick.

Currently the spiritual leader of Beth Messiah Congregation in Rockville, Maryland, he is president of the Union of Messianic Congregations, a new federation of 24 congregations (there are over 30 in the United States and Canada).

The devil has blinded the leaders of the churches of today when they serve carved images of the flag of any nation... In Exodus and Deuteronomy God said, not to serve or bow down to any carved image in the likeness of heaven above or in the likeness of the earth below... When you pledge your allegiance to the flag, you are pledging your allegiance to the carved images of the flag... The founding fathers made carved images in the likeness of heaven above and in the likeness of the earth below and set the carved images on a flag and the flag is high and lifted up on a flag pole... Some nations are serving the stars, the moon, and the sun, and others are serving the eagle, the bear, and the tree... The U.S. is serving the stars of heaven and the eagle of the earth... Canada is serving the leaf of a tree... Mexico is serving the eagle and the serpent... When you put your right hand to your heart or to your forehead, and pledge your allegiance to the flag, you are committing fornication with the carved images of the flag, God calls this IDOLATRY... The mark of the beast in the right hand or forehead is spiritual and identical to when you put your right hand over your heart or over your forehead... There is no way to go around God and the carved images of the flag, unless the devil has blinded the minds of the believer, like when he deceived eve and Adam in the garden of Eden.

There was constant bickering about spiritual gifts and their proper use, as well as quarrels about money, leaders, and who baptized whom.

Tim i found it liberating to just do what the Lord wants you to do i work within his boundarys and yes i attend church and enjoy it.I love the people and i love hearing the word and worshipping the Lord even if others are still bound up with traditions thats not my walk thats theres.My focus is to do what the Lord wants me to do.There have been times i have said no to the pastor he does nt understand why i choose not to lead the worship.i query him as well regarding the idea that its not just performing a function because there is a need our hearts have to be in the right place so that the Lord can use us but he did nt understand where i was coming from and thats okay because of that i just said no until my heart is right i am better not being involved in leading.But i am happy to be an encouragement to others in the worship team i havent wanted to be the leader i have done that in the past.So my focus has been just the singing and being part of different worship teams i think the Lord has other plans as the groups i am in seem to be changing at the same time i am aware that i do nt to worry about change as the Lord knows whats best.I used to be quite comfortable leading the music but that was before when i was operating in my own self confidence and pride.The Lord did such a huge change in my life that i lost my self confidence and that is not a bad thing at all as my spiritual growth has been incredible.The big change was my identity moved from me and what i could do to knowing who i was in Christ and that he is my strength and confidence.Now i know that without him i can do nothing in fact i am dependent on his empowerment through his holy spirit all the time in everything.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music at another church i attend multiple churchs although i attend two regularly one has services in the morning and one has services in the evening so the two do nt really clash.In the weekend i was asked to lead the music its been two years since i did that and i was worried on how i would go.All i can say is that it went really well and because i stepped out in Faith the Lord really blessed the morning to the congregation.The difference is knowing that i serve the Lord with the gifts he has given me but my heart has to be right and when i do it in his way it builds up the body and it brings glory to him.May the Lord continue to show you what he wants you to do even though others may not understand your reasons i just want you to know that you do nt have to pull away completely just work within the boundarys that the Lord gives you and do nt feel pressured by others expectations to do anything that feel uncomfortable.Be involved just as you feel lead by the holy spirit even if it is in a very minor way take small steps.regards brentnz

There is one scripture that says to obey our spiritual leaders - provided they have our best interest at heart.

According to one of the most respected Christian thought leaders of our day, there are a lot of spiritual lessons to be found around those roaming zombie hordes.

«There is something unique about religious and spiritual involved people that contribute to their trust, positive outlook, involvement and engagement in the community,» said Jim Jansen, senior fellow at Pew and the leader of the study.

There may be some doubt about the origins of the apostolate, but there can be none that the apostles were the spiritual leaders of the primitive chThere may be some doubt about the origins of the apostolate, but there can be none that the apostles were the spiritual leaders of the primitive chthere can be none that the apostles were the spiritual leaders of the primitive church.

There is no real «spiritual» leader of the group... no go - to man.

I will often ask people, if there was something you could do that every great sage and spiritual leader throughout history have done, it would not cost you any money and it has a significant impact on your overall health and vitality, would you do it?»

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There to support him are his noble mother, Ramonda (Angela Bassett); younger sister Shuri (Letitia Wright), a smart - mouthed scientist who's next in line for the throne; chief counsel W'Kabi (Daniel Kaluuya), head of security for a tough border tribe; mentor Zuri (Forest Whitaker), the king's valued spiritual leader; and the Dora Milaje, an independent - minded security force comprising shaved - headed women, notably its best fighter Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the rebellious - minded Nakia (Lupita Nyong «o).

The plot is nonsense, and there is really only one reason to see this film — the amazing performance by Tilda Swinton as Doctor's Strange's eventual spiritual leader and healer.

Until his use of the term it had religious overtones and even when he applied more secular connotations there was still the implication that the charismatic leader somehow derived the quality from a spiritual source.