Rebuking the Lord

In what appears to be an attempt to empathize and sympathize with the congregation one pastor commiserates with them about how hard it is to walk the Christian walk. Most recently he quoted a passage of Scripture where Jesus said, “Oh you of little faith…” Then adding his opinion, the pastor said, “I think that was a little harsh.” The pastor’s rebuke of the Lord likely went unnoticed by attendees, meaning it will also go unchallenged by the elders and leaders of the church. However, Paul spoke about orderly worship and reminds us that the words of speakers, and even prophets, are to come under church scrutiny. “Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said” (1 Cor 14:29 NIV).