Onayinka Olusegun Who is A Man of God? He is chosen of God to lead the people of God.. Acts 9:15 KJV [15] But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: Acts 20:28 KJV [28] Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. He is a man( even though he is Gods gift) Ephesians 4:8,11 KJV [8] Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. [11] And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; He can be afraid 2 Corinthians 1:8 KJV [8] For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: He can sin 1 Timothy 5:19-20,22 KJV [19] Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. [20] Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. [22] Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other mens sins: keep thyself pure. He heals the sick Acts 19:11-12 KJV [11] And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: 12] So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. Acts 28:8 KJV [8] And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him. He can be ill 1 Timothy 5:23 KJV [23] Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomachs sake and thine often infirmities. Philippians 2:25-26 KJV [25] Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants. [26] For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick. He can lack Philippians 4:11-12,14 KJV [11] Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. [12] I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. [14] Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. He raises the dead Acts 9:40 KJV [40] But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. He can err doctrinally Galatians 2:11 KJV [11] But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. Acts 20:28,30 KJV [28] Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 30] Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. He can run for dear life Acts 9:24-25 KJV [24] But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. [25] Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. He can face hardships 2 Corinthians 11:26-27 KJV [26] In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; [27] In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. He should run from sin 1 Timothy 6:11 KJV [11] But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 2 Timothy 2:22 KJV [22] Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. He is still maturing 2 Timothy 3:15-17 KJV [15] And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. [16] All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. He is not a lord over Gods people 1 Peter 5:2-3 KJV [2] Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof , not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; [3] Neither as being lords over Gods heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. He must be honored / respected 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 KJV [12] And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; [13] And to esteem them very highly in love for their works sake. And be at peace among yourselves. He must be well taken care of 1 Timothy 5:17-18 KJV [17] Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. [18] For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. He must not be worshipped Acts 14:11,14-15 KJV [11] And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men. [14] Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of , they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out, [15] And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein: He must not be exalted above the word 1 Corinthians 4:6 KJV [6] And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another. He is human and has weaknesses 2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV [9] And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. He cant make anything work without Gods power ,he is no magician 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 KJV [6] I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. [7] So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. He is a teacher of scriptures 1 Timothy 3:2 KJV [2] A bishop then must be blameless.....apt to teach; Titus 1:9 KJV [9] Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. He is not a celebrity but a servant 1 Timothy 3:2 KJV [2] A bishop then must be blameless...vig ilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, Galatians 1:10 KJV [10] For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. He is not God! Evident from all the scriptures above
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