Certainly, but God will judge such an action not on the basis of how well it is justified, but by the love with which it is carried out. When Peter betrayed Jesus by denying him, Jesus did not kick him off the team. Rather, he prayed that Peter would not give up in despair, but would return to strengthen the others. Other studies report that two out of three pastors wish they could leave the pastorate. Nearly ninety percent of pastors believe they are under-trained to meet the expectations of the ministry.
Most pastors feel isolated and have few close friends.
Ministry hazards are choking the hope out of pastors' souls. They feel disenchanted, discouraged and often even outraged . . . Overwork, low pay and desperation take a terrible toll as pastors struggle to make sense of crammed calendars, hectic homes, splintered dreams, starved intimacy and shriveled purpose. Many hold on by their fingernails, hoping to find a hidden spring to refresh their weary spirits and scrambled thoughts. It's enough to drive a believer to his knees.