Pride in the Pastorate

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In this timely and convicting episode of Kingdom Polemics, Pastor Aldo Leon confronts the subtle yet destructive sin of pride in the pastorate. Speaking from experience, Scripture, and confessional wisdom, Aldo offers a sober warning against the spiritual self-deception that often hides beneath confidence, gifting, and influence in ministry. He challenges pastors and church leaders to honestly evaluate the hidden motives behind their work, pointing to the dangers of building ministries on ego rather than on Christ.

Discussion Highlights

The marks of pride in pastoral ministry and how they differ from biblical confidence
Why success, theological precision, or platform growth can quietly inflate self-importance
How pride disguises itself as concern for the truth, love for the church, or commitment to excellence
The way pride can drive pastors to dominate, self-protect, or resist correction
Biblical examples of humble, Christ-centered leadership that resists self-glorification
Confessional insights on the pastoral call to self-denial, mutual accountability, and servant-leadership
Why repentance, not rebranding, is the path to true pastoral renewal
Encouragement for both pastors and congregants to cultivate gospel-centered humility in the church

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