Getting Rid Of The Pastor

Read: 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor. --- 1 Timothy 5:17

The Bible In One Year:
Proverbs 4-7

A Christian leader told about some church members who came to him for advice. They wanted to know of a way to get rid of their pastor. Sensing that they were not being fair, he gave them these suggestions:

1. Look your pastor straight in the eye while he is preching and say "Amen!" once in a while. He'll preach himself to death.
2. Pat him on the back and tell him his good points. He'll work himself to death.
3. Rededicate your life to Christ and ask your minister for a job to do. He'll die of heart failure.
4. Get the church to pray for him. Soon he'll become so effective that a larger church will take him off your hands.

If your pastor faithfull preaches God's Word and tried to live an exemplary life, do all you can to support and encourageme him. Of course, no pastor is perfect, and sometimes a loving rebuke may be needed [1 Timothy 5:20]. But a pastor carries a big responsibility [Heaven 13:17], and a faithful man of God is worthy of respect and generous financial support [1 Timothy 5:20]. But a pastor carries a big responsibility [Hebrews 13:17], and a faithful man of God is worthy of respect and generous financial support [1 Timothy leads a best 3:1; 5:17-18].

By the way, when did you last say your pastor, "I'm grateful for you and all you've done for me? --- Richard De Haan

We give the help that pastors needed
For burdens they must bear
When we express our thanks to them
And hold them up in prayer. --- D. De Haan

A PASTOR LEADS BEST WHEN HIS PEOPLE GET BEHIND HIM.