Tarheel Baptist said:
prophet said:
Tarheel Baptist said:
prophet said:
Tarheel Baptist said:
prophet said:
Walt said:
I don't believe what this guy said either - he seemed to be trying too hard to make his point.
However...
As Christians, we are exhorted to do whatever we do to the glory of God. It is very bad practice for church leaders to get up and exalt one another to the skies, and never mention God. It is God who deserves the glory and honor, not the pastor or staff member, even on special occasion.
Don't forget Rom. 13.
The gov. is due honor as well.
That'll win me some friends.
Don't forget 1 Tim 5:17
Elders are due honor...double honor!
Yes, those who *_________*.
I did notice, also, that the word is plural, but you've surely got your excuses for ignoring that lined up.
Amazingly, I find some strong language a few verses later:
Something to the effect of "As God and all the Angels are my witness, don't you ever appoint one elder over the others".
Unfortunately, the ostrich was created with no sense, so we'll look for the neck and feathers.
Our congregation has six Pastors.
You sure play fast and loose with the text.....if you're speaking about Timothy not showing favoritism.
Unfortunately, the ostrich was created with no sense, so we'll look for the neck and feathers.
Or right on the money, since the context is : treatment of the multiple elders at Ephesus.
The context as a whole...a Pastoral Epistle..is about Elders, Pastors...instruction to Pastors and some instruction about Pastors.
"In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels
I charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, doing nothing from partiality." The passage clearly gives instruction to the Pastor about not showing partiality in the process of fulfilling his ministry.
Even Stevie Wonder could see that.
Walt was right....Yes, it is a classic case of over-correction.
(Don't read Hebrews 13:7 and 17!)
The context is clearly treatment of elders, by elders.
1Ti 5:1
1 Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;
To Timothy, on treatment of the other elders at Ephesus.
Act 20:17
17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.
Act 20:28
28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
1Ti 4:14
14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
1Ti 5:17-22
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins:keep thyself pure.
Context: treatment of the fellow presbytery at Ephesus.
Cant see that? Get an honest job.