1. Rules for Relating Rightly: to Elders (Part 1) 1 Timothy 5:17-18

2. Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain," and, "The labourer deserves his wages."

3. 1 Timothy 5:17-18 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain," and, "The labourer deserves his wages." a message for both the Churches and the Elders

4. The Honour of Preaching and Teaching (17) “especially those who labour in preaching and teaching”

5. The Honour of Preaching and Teaching (17) “especially those who labour in preaching and teaching” Immersing in God’s word Communicating God’s word

6. The Honour of Preaching and Teaching (17) “especially those who labour in preaching and teaching” Immersing in God’s word Communicating God’s word the word of God needs to be preached and taught!

7. The Honour of Preaching and Teaching (17) “especially those who labour in preaching and teaching” Immersing in God’s word Communicating God’s word the word of God needs to be preached and taught! “the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the gospel should get their living by the gospel” (1 Cor 9:14)

8. The Honour of Preaching and Teaching The importance of gospel preaching…

9. The Honour of Preaching and Teaching The importance of gospel preaching… (1 Cor 9:15,16) “I would rather die …woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!”

10. The Honour of Preaching and Teaching The importance of gospel preaching… (1 Cor 9:15,16) “I would rather die …woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” God’s ‘breathed’ word (2Tim 3:16)

11. The Honour of Preaching and Teaching The importance of gospel preaching… (1 Cor 9:15,16) “I would rather die …woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” God’s ‘breathed’ word (2Tim 3:16) God’s way of saving people (2Tim 2:10)

12. The Honour of Preaching and Teaching The importance of gospel preaching… (1 Cor 9:15,16) “I would rather die …woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” God’s ‘breathed’ word (2Tim 3:16) God’s way of saving people (2Tim 2:10) God’s equipment for people (2Tim 3:17)

13. The Honour of Preaching and Teaching The importance of gospel preaching… (1 Cor 9:15,16) “I would rather die …woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” God’s ‘breathed’ word (2Tim 3:16) God’s way of saving people (2Tim 2:10) God’s equipment for people (2Tim 3:17) Other preaching only lead to ungodliness (2Tim 2:16)

14. The Honour of Preaching and Teaching The importance of gospel preaching… (1 Cor 9:15,16) “I would rather die …woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” God’s ‘breathed’ word (2Tim 3:16) God’s way of saving people (2Tim 2:10) God’s equipment for people (2Tim 3:17) Other preaching only lead to ungodliness (2Tim 2:16) Other preaching will abound (2Tim 4:3)

15. A. a Message to Elders "The labourer deserves his wages”

16. A. a Message to Elders "The labourer deserves his wages” So let their labour be equal to the task entrusted to them!

17. A. a Message to Elders "The labourer deserves his wages” So let their labour be equal to the task entrusted to them! Eldership is more than preaching (Act 20:35)

18. A. a Message to Elders "The labourer deserves his wages” So let their labour be equal to the task entrusted to them! Eldership is more than preaching (Act 20:35) …but Preaching is especially worth Labouring at (1 Tim 4:10, 2 Tim 2:10, 15)

19. B. a Message to the Churches “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour”

20. B. a Message to the Churches “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour” Challenging our Perception of Value.

21. B. a Message to the Churches “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour” Challenging our Perception of Value. The preacher “ought to earn less”? No!

22. B. a Message to the Churches “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour” Challenging our Perception of Value. The preacher “ought to earn less”? No! The preacher is simply “an employee”? No!

23. B. a Message to the Churches “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour” 1.It is right (Deut 25:4)

24. B. a Message to the Churches “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour” 1.It is right (Deut 25:4) 2.It furthers the gospel

25. B. a Message to the Churches “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour” 1.It is right (Deut 25:4) 2.It furthers the gospel 3.“Civilian” pursuits distract the soldier (2 Tim 2:4)

26. B. a Message to the Churches “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour” 1.It is right (Deut 25:4) 2.It furthers the gospel 3.“Civilian” pursuits distract the soldier (2 Tim 2:4) 4.Preachers of the [true] gospel suffer for it (2 Tim 1:11)

27. B. a Message to the Churches “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour” 1.It is right (Deut 25:4) 2.It furthers the gospel 3.“Civilian” pursuits distract the soldier (2 Tim 2:4) 4.Preachers of the [true] gospel suffer for it (2 Tim 1:11) 5.It honours! the Preacher, the Word, God! (17, 1 Thes 5:12)