We make many decisions every day. Some we make instinctively, some require time to think through, while others require the input of others.
The decision to come out of retirement and pastor an emerging church in a rural community was one of those decisions that required the input of others, God, my wife, and the leadership of the church.
I remember talking with my wife and discussing the decision. Her dad was a pastor, so she was aware of the demands being a “pastor’s wife,” would place on her. Honestly, she was enjoying retirement, our home in the country, and not all that excited about taking on that new role.
I had done church planting as a missionary, served as an interim pastor in the states, and was aware of the “politics” that are often associated with being pastor of a church, let alone the time commitment.
After we prayed and talked, we decided to accept the call. Being one in that decision was so important, once the demands on both of us became a reality.
Being one with your spouse when decisions are made is vital to a healthy and growing relationship. However, there are times when it is best to disagree with your spouse. It would have been wise for Annanias and Saphira to disagree with each other instead of conspiring together to deceive the church. Agreeing to cover up sin is never wise. God gave the emerging church a warning about hyprocrisy.
“Peter said to her, “How could you conspire to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.” Acts 5:9
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