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As a Godly man
and Pastor charged with teaching and nurturing the Body of Christ in grace and
truth (John 1:17) I will follow nothing but the highest standards of personal
integrity and accountability. I will never seek to conceal my transgressions
when open disclosure is required or sought and never at the expense of
another’s well being or reputation (Prov. 28:13).
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will treat every believer, seeking individual or person I
encounter with dignity and respect without regards to their gender, race,
social standing, or mental or physical capabilities or capacities (Matt.
5:21-26; James 3:9-12).
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As a Godly man and Pastor I will seek no
individuals harm. Whether spiritual/psychological or physical. I
will strive to walk in love towards friend and foe alike as the Lord Jesus
Christ did and has commanded (Matt. 5:43-48; 22:37-39; Luke 6:27-36; Rom. 13:8-10).
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will hold to the highest standards of personal trust and confidentiality
and respect the right of privacy of everyone in regards to the details of their
lives. Disclosure of personal history, personal problems, family issues or problems,
medical issues, financial information or anything else. Whatever is shared with me will be
treated with upmost confidentiality and will not be disclosed or shared with others unless right of
disclosure is first ascertained. Only in regards to matters where by law I am
required to disclose confidential information will I do so, and then only to
those authorities whom govern such activities or by law require disclosure. I
will not use innuendoes to reveal personal information, or undermine or hurt any
individual’s person or reputation.
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will hold or treat no believer with contempt who has fallen into
sin (Matt. 18:10-14; Luke 15:1-32; Gal. 6:1-2). Nor will I disclose the nature
of their transgression to those not directly involved, unless right of
disclosure is given, or by law I am required to do so. I will seek their restoration and reconciliation (if possible) and thus fulfill the Law of Christ (Gal 6:1-2).
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will exercise church discipline in grace and truth through love with
the desire for reconciliation and peace. Following the commandments of the Lord Jesus Christ
and the Biblical Apostle’s laid out in the N.T. (Prov. 19:11; Matt. 18:15-35; Luke
17:1-5; 2 Cor. 2:5-11).
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will seek peace and pursue it with friend and foe alike (1 Peter
3:8-12).
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will hold onto mercy and truth (Prov. 3:3-4; Matt. 5:7; Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:12-14)
practicing and modeling forgiveness, not vengeance.
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will strive to keep the Golden Rule and use it as my guide
whenever Scriptures are silent on any matter (Matt. 7:12).
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will pursue holiness and righteousness both personally and
corporately without becoming self centered or self righteous (Luke 18:9-14).
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will not use my position of trust and authority to preserve myself
or my reputation at the expense of another.
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will not delight in the humiliation or downfall of anyone and
certainly not another believer, but I will obey Jesus Christ's commandment to love (John 13:35).
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will not show partiality to the rich (Job 34:19) nor despise the
poor (Ps. 14:6). Nor will I show partiality to the poor man in his dispute (Ex.
23:3) but I will seek to be just towards all (Lev. 19:15; Micah 6:8).
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will not despise sinners in their sins, I will not seek their
judgment or judge them or condemn them (Matt. 7:1-5).
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As a Godly man
and Pastor I will not be involved with those charitable organizations or
activities (whether Christian or not) which compromise Christ’s Name; His
morals or His ethics (1 Samuel 2:30; 2 Chr. 16:9).
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