Caring Relationships, Part 5: Concerning Elders 1 Timothy 5:17-22
Review and Introduction:
I.Care and Honor Towards Elders… A. Appreciate them...1 Thessalonians 5:12 B. Remember them…Hebrews 13:7 1. Obey them in the Lord… Hebrews 13:17 2. Pray for them… Hebrews 13:18 C. Provide for Them I Timothy 5:17-18 cf. Galatians 6:6-10
Consider the teaching of our confession and constitution and our responsibility… Biblical precedent…I Corinthians 9:7-14; II Thessalonians 3:7-11; Philippians 4:10-20
Lesson:
II. Accusations Against an Elder vs. 19-21 A. There are Clear Rules to Follow concerning the receiving of an accusation… 1. Care must be taken as we are aware of our fallen human nature… Psalm 24:4 cf. Galatians 6:1, 4 2. Always Follow the Bible’s Teaching concerning the establishing of evidence… Deuteronomy 17:6;19:15-19 cf. Hebrews 10:28 with Matthew 18:16; II Corinthians 13:1; John 8:17. B. Disciplining an Elder…, vs. 20-21 1. If an elder persist in sin he is to be rebuked before all…vs. 20a 2. Implied is the vital importance of “personal oversight…” I Timothy 4:16 cf. Acts 20:28 3. A Fearful Example…vs. 20b Lesson:
4.The importance of these clear instructions… vs. 21 a.In the presence of God… vs. 21a cf. Matthew 16:27 b. Avoid even the appearance of partiality… vs. 21b
III. Ordination to the Office of Elder… vs. 22 A. Do not be in a hurry… B. Keep yourself pure… Observations:
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