A church guards the gospel through the way it honors, disciplines, and appoints its leaders.
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Protect the church and pastors and wisely (19–21)
1 Timothy 5:19-21
“None are more exposed to slander and insult than godly teachers… hence Paul’s direction to guard them, yet not to shield the wicked.” – John Calvin
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Use when appointing new pastors (vv. 22–25)
1 Timothy 5:22-25
The water in Ephesus was “notoriously bad, heavy with mineral deposits, and unfit for regular drinking.” –19th century archeologist William Ramsay
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your pastors (17–18)
1 Timothy 5:17-18
Honor 1:
1) their leadership joyfully
Hebrews 13:17
2) Speak of them publicly and privately
“The devil does not rest; he attacks pastors most fiercely. When he cannot destroy by sin, he tries to ruin them by slander.” – Martin Luther
1 Thessalonians 5:12–13
3) for them
Ephesians 6:18-20
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Honor 2: Generous Provision
“The elders who were following his instructions and doing a good job not only were worthy of the peoples’ respect but should also be paid for their work (“double honor”)” – William Mounce
Deuteronomy 25:4
Luke 10:7
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