1. A Spirit of Idolatry Can Lead to
Pastor Worship

2. Church pastors are to teach,
shepherd and protect the flock
under their watch

3. Some seek
to elevate
themselves

4. Sometimes the sheep put their
leaders on pedestals

5. The Old
Testament
exposes
the dangers
of idolatry

6. Many modern day
believers ignore the topic

7. God cannot serve God and
mammon (Matt 6:24)

8. A more
subtle form
of idolatry
can involve
spiritual
leaders

9. "My pastor had an
affair... " can lead to a
person's spiritual
derailment

10. Moral failure instances are disheartening and
publicized more than in the past

11. Most pastors and ministry leaders have
the right heart to lead

12. There is
proper
biblical
honor to
hold for
those in
authority
over us

13. Some
Christians,
with their
own
issues, will
put leaders
on
pedestals.

14. It appears easier to serve a charismatic leader than
the Lord because of instant feedback and
gratification

15. The demonic realm will assist us so that excessive
adoration can lead to a type of worship

16. When the demons can knock that leader off
the pedestal, they win a victory

17. What are
danger
signs of
pastor/
leader
worship?

18. 1. Are you overly fixated

19. 2. Do you receive rejection easily if you
are not treated as you expect

20. 3. Do you find that you frequently place
meeting your pastor’s needs ahead of your
spouse or family?

21. 4. Did a
leaders
fall cause
you to
become
isolated
from the
Body of
Christ?

22. 5. Do you over-analyze the leader's
every move or decision?

23. If you are off the narrow road that leads to life (Matt
7:13-14), you may need help to get back on it