For I told him I would judge his family forever because of the sin he knew about; his sons made themselves contemptible, and he failed to restrain them... 1 SAMUEL 3:13 

Eli was a judge, a priest and a leader over the house of God. In his regime as a leader, he appointed his sons: Hophni and Phinehas as as ministers serving under his charge. The sons of Eli corrupted the sacrifices of the Lord and took the better portion of the sacrifices that belonged to God. The sons of Eli violated all the provisions of the priesthood, yet their father, Eli, a renowned priest and judge and leader failed to discipline and restrain them according to scripture. The text today was God's response to Eli's leadership and management failure. Leaders must see a potential problem before it becomes an actual problem. Eli, as the leader who had the ultimate responsibility to ensure that things are done according to a set order and principle can not be exonerated from the sins of the ministers serving under his regime, he has to bear ultimate liability and pay the supreme price of negligence. Leaders given the responsibility of governance and public administration from presidents to corporate leadership, Ministers of the gospel especially bishops( overseers, superintendents, bishops, senior pastors) must know that they have responsibility towards preserving the principles, precepts and the interest of God and that of humanity. God will judge all leaders who fail to deal with corrupt practices from the pews to the pulpit. The verdict of God's judgement on the house of Eli is a warning to all leaders and governors across the world. How you finish the race is more important than how you begin. Today, money and the desire for wealth has taken away the moral compass of a lot of men of God in Ghana and Africa especially, truth has been traded for lies and principle. The supreme judge shall settle the score and He is faithful to His justice system.

 

    Leaders supervising corruption and corruption related practices must be warned that they shall never escape the judgement of God, time and posterity will judge them.

Many general overseers today have sacrifice truth and setting up a good system of leadership that corrects and sanctions wrong irrespective of who committed the wrong, the love for money and other wealth have succeeded in eroding the gospel fiber and integrity. We can not escape the sword of the Lord if we do not change and repent of this neglect of duty.

General overseers and leaders have a duty to correct junior pastors and ministers under their charge. Do not allow gifts and money to take away your judgement. The time to repent is now or face the judgement of God for yourself and your family. Think about death even if Jesus delays, amend your ways and ensure discipline and order in the body of Christ, in your leadership and administration.

 

  If you can not be in charge, do not run for the office position.

 

To be .......

Rev.Jefferson Kwasi Agbotro

General Overseer

Watchers' Chapel International 

God's General