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How do we know that ministers are not infallible?

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Ministers, though set apart for their holy calling, are still fallible men who require God’s grace just like any believer.

The Bible clearly teaches that no minister, regardless of their office, is infallible or without sin. In Matthew 23:1-12, Jesus highlights the inconsistency of the Pharisees, who issued heavy burdens to others while failing to live by the same standard they set. This reflects the reality that all leaders in the church are still human, subject to the same weaknesses and need for redemption as the rest of the congregation. As Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 4:15, he refers to the people as his spiritual children, indicating that even he, a revered apostle, recognizes the relational and accountable nature of ministry. It is essential for Christians to remember that while ministers are called to guide and teach, they are not mediators or priests who can atone for sin. Believers must therefore rely on Christ as their sole mediator, seeking His guidance and grace as they navigate their spiritual journeys.
Scripture References: Matthew 23:1-12, 1 Corinthians 4:15

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