The Idolatry of Pastor Worship; Who’s Responsible?

By Jose Bosque

Extreme adoration can cause us to surrender our right and responsibility to judge what is said, to the point of complete and unquestionable obedience to the pastor. These “little popes” move about in their mini-kingdoms, followed by their entourage like celebrities. To question them is to question God. It is common to hear things like: “I love my pastor!” from the congregation, instead of: “I love how the Lord uses them.” These disciples have become emotionally attached to the point that, even when these leaders are found to be in some type of blatant sin, they continue to worship and adore them with their full allegiance. This is “not healthy.” Read more