Father, how it must grieve Your heart to see those in spiritual roles seek personal benefit from the sins of the people they serve, so much so, that they relish in the wickedness of their own people as spoken of by the prophet Hosea in chapter four. Though we more often judge leaders by their actions, You judge them by their motives. Nothing in all creation is hidden in Your sight, but everything is uncovered and laid bare before Your eyes to whom they must give an account; You who sees all things, including the thoughts in their mind and affections of their heart. Our spiritual leaders not only serve on behalf of their people, but on behalf of You, Almighty God. May they be faithful and honorable in doing so in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Stephen C. Weber
Intentional Faith 