I wish they didn't, but they do. I believe in leading by example, but leading by example is often hard, sacrificial work. I ask people to do only what I am willing to do. The issue is not just about BMWs . The issue cuts across most aspects of my personal and public behavior.
Pastors do more than preach and celebrate the sacraments.
Whether I like it or not, I live my life with a unique responsibility. Some friends I have made along the way belong to various religious orders. They have taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Now, those are vows , I used to think. In comparison, my ordination vows seem tepid and undemanding.