The 10 Things You Should Do Before Complaining About Your Church or Pastor ✝️🏛️
Introduction: Why is respect for the church and pastor necessary?
The church is our spiritual home, and pastors are servants of God. But sometimes we are disappointed with the church management, the sermons, or the leadership of the pastor . Before you complain, have you thought about it from God’s perspective?
In this article, we will learn 10 important things that you must consider before filing a complaint.
1️⃣ Do self-inspection 🙏
📖 Verse: Matthew 7:3
“Because why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye?”
🛑 Things to think about:
– Is the problem really with the church or the pastor, or is it just my personal expectations not being met?
– Can I improve my state of mind?
✅ Example: Let’s not just complain, but rather introspect.
2️⃣ Pray 🙌
📖 Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.”
🛑 Things to think about:
– Have I left this matter in God’s hands?
– Do I pray regularly for the church and the pastor?
✅ Example: If there is any problem, let’s pray first , and only then make a decision.
3️⃣ Understand the sacrifice of the pastor 🤲
📖 Verse: Hebrews 13:17
“Obey your leaders, follow them, for they are keeping watch over your souls.”
🛑 Things to think about:
– The pastor is serving the church by sacrificing his time, family, and personal desires.
– Do I respect their hard work?
✅ Example: Let’s learn to understand and respect the pastor’s service.
4️⃣ Remember the true purpose of the church ⛪
📖 Verse: Acts 2:42
“They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, and prayer.”
🛑 Things to think about:
– The church is for the worship, teaching, and service of God , not just to meet personal needs.
– Am I focusing on spiritual growth in church?
✅ Example: Let’s look at the church from the perspective of service, not consumerism.
5️⃣ Show love and grace ❤️
📖 Verse: Colossians 3:13
“Bear with one another, and forgive one another if anyone has a complaint against another.”
🛑 Things to think about:
– Pastors are human too; they can have weaknesses.
– Have I learned to forgive?
✅ Example: Before complaining, let’s show love and grace.
6️⃣ Find a solution to the problem 🔍
📖 Verse: Matthew 18:15
“If your brother sins against you, call him alone and tell him your fault.”
🛑 Things to think about:
– Am I trying to solve the church’s problems? – Let’s find ways to resolve conflicts
, not just by complaining.
✅ Example: Let us be careful to maintain peace within the church.
7️⃣ Get involved in the service 🤝
📖 Verse: Galatians 6:9
“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap the harvest.”
🛑 Things to think about:
– How involved am I in church service?
– Can I contribute to improving the church or am I just complaining?
✅ Example: Problems are automatically resolved if you engage in service.
8️⃣ Evaluate the church’s Bible-based teaching 📖
📖 Verse: Acts 17:11
“The people of Beroe were studying the teaching and testing the truth.”
🛑 Things to think about:
– Is the church teaching according to the Bible?
– If the teaching is correct, am I complaining because of my personal opinion?
✅ Example: Let’s keep the true teachings of the Bible at the center.
9️⃣ Strengthen unity ✝️
📖 Verse: 1 Corinthians 1:10
“All of you, be of the same mind, and do not be divided.”
🛑 Things to think about:
– Will my complaint cause division within the church?
– Am I striving for unity?
✅ Example: Let’s not be those who break unity, but rather those who increase unity.
🔟 Remember God’s plan 🌍
📖 Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9
“My plan is higher than your plan.”
🛑 Things to think about:
– God is leading the church. – Let us trust in God’s guidance
rather than complain .
✅ Example: We are part of the church, let’s support it with love and prayer.
Conclusion: Let’s respect the church and the pastor.
The church is our spiritual family. Pastors are appointed to guide us.
Before we complain, let’s consider these 10 things in depth.
👉 “Let’s find solutions, not complaints.”
👉 “Let’s support the pastor with prayer, not criticism.”
👉 “Let’s engage in service, not blame the church.”
Final prayer:
“O God, give me a spirit of tolerance, love, and unity. Bless my church and pastor. May I be a faithful believer who serves, not a complainer. Amen.”
