I watched something online recently, and it reminded me of an experience I would like to share. But before I explain what I watched, let me begin with the personal experience itself. I am someone who believes that sickness should not easily stop me from going to church, holding firmly to Biblical leadership principles of discipline and commitment. One day, I was not feeling well, yet there was a church program I did not want to miss. Despite how I felt, I stood up, took my bike, and went to church.
At that moment, I did not consider whether I would be strong enough to sit through the entire service. I did not try to calculate my strength or predict how the service would go for me. My focus was simple—I just wanted to get there. Whatever happened afterward, I decided to leave it in God’s hands. And by God’s grace, I returned home healed. That experience stayed with me as a reminder of faith and commitment.
Then he made a statement that made me stop watching. He said he was there to show them Jesus. That statement caused me to pause and reflect deeply. I began to ask myself some questions: would Jesus respond with anger because someone was sleeping while He was teaching? Would He not first try to understand what was happening with that person? Was Jesus not always in control of His emotions? And does the Bible not teach us to put away anger? These questions stayed with me long after I stopped the video.
This is not about judging the man of God. It is about reminding ourselves that anyone who stands on the altar must be extremely careful in how they respond to situations. Leadership, especially spiritual leadership, carries a weight that goes beyond words. People are not only listening to what you say—they are watching how you respond.
When you are on the altar, the spotlight is already on you. Every action is magnified, and every response carries influence. What you do in those moments can either build people up or break something within them. If you are leading others, you must be intentional about your words, your tone, and your reactions, and always focus on the right issues.
Our generation is a very unique one. The man of God may have said many meaningful and impactful things that day, but people chose to focus on that single moment of anger. They cut out that part, shared it widely, and ignored everything else. In the end, that one reaction overshadowed all the good that may have been said. This is the reality of the times we live in—one moment can define an entire message.
As I read through the comment section, I noticed something else. Many people do not understand the difference between correcting in love and correcting in anger. This explains why some parents discipline their children repeatedly, yet the children learn nothing. Correction given in anger often fails to produce understanding. Instead, it creates distance, resentment, or confusion.
And beyond him, what message did others receive from that moment? Sometimes, the way we respond to one person teaches something to everyone watching. People may not remember everything you preached, but they will remember how you made someone feel in a vulnerable moment. That is why wisdom is essential in leadership.
Moments of anger can undo what took years to build. A single reaction, if not controlled, can damage trust, weaken influence, and leave lasting impressions. That is why we must be careful. May God help us not to destroy in a few seconds what we have spent days, months, or years building.
May we learn to correct in love. May we respond with wisdom, even in difficult moments. May our actions consistently reflect Christ, not just our words. And may everything we do point people back to Him. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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