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Show THE LABORERWORTHY OF DOUBLE / HONOR-Ref' J =-» "Let the elders that rule well be counted 'i ( ,\. r'2-141-'J worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine." I Timothy 5: 1 7 The call to be a bishop, pastor, serious business and must never or elder is be taken lightly. F or God expects us to meet certain qualifications and to walk in the light for others to see. He wants us to be right, to act right, and right as examples to others about us. When the people discover a good leader, one who does what God requires for God's people, then something is required of the people. This to live sermon is not ought to ought to so much about what the leader do and be but about what the people do. The text says, "Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine." Of course, it would be hard to talk about j_ re:4t,J a people ought to do unless we clarify what the leader is doing. The text speaks of one who rules but not only rules but rules well. That is to say as we speak of those fully qualified and on call ministers, they are to when the need arises go in to action. They are to oversee, supervise, and watch over the flock of God. The elders must know that they are being audited and investigated by both God and the people. Are they using The Word defending against the enemy, providing spiritual nourishment, finding those gone astray, and goveming the fellowship? These are they that rule well and t he text says ought to be counted worthy of what the double honor. Then, the people special honor. must treat the leader with The Bible reminds the elder who does well. us to honor Show to them double something not just ordinary but extraordinary for the one who rules well. That is not just saying something nice to and about the person but it suggest material sharing. Just honor. Do like the animal when used to thresh the grain is allowed to eat some of it, so the pastor should be compensated as he strives some in the ministry. In parts of the country, the Amish community exist along They and buggies. side the rest of us. rather than drive cares, have horses The same horse is ofttimes used to do the When you look closely, you will discover that the farmer is occasionally taking a rest. The team of horses are standing or plowing and pulling. laying down. Then the team is put to work again. Then there is more rest and food and water. The farmer knows that value of his animal and takes care of them. must know that the elder is . The church doing a good work, for their souls, and that the church must take care of the elders. watching |
