1. “Shepherd/Church Relation” 1 Timothy 5:17-20 01/13/2013 Dr. Dane Boyles

2. 1 Timothy 5:17
17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

3. 1 Timothy 5:18
18 For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”

4. 1 Timothy 5:19
19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses.

5. 1 Timothy 5:20
20 Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning.

6. Elder/Church Relation
The profile of purpose for the church and the definition of leadership for the elder:
The elders serve God first then the church.
Leadership and authority are an exercise of cohesion.

7. Elder/Church Relation
3. The revealed precedent formalizes this relation.
4. The maintenance of this relation is an act of faith.

8. Elder/Church Relation
5. Spiritual leadership never conforms to the contours of human experience.
6. The relation between elder and church is a measure to achieve biblical ideals.

9. Elder/Church Relation
7. The relation between elder and church has to be done the right way (the scriptural way).

10. “Shepherd/Church Relation” 1 Timothy 5:17-20 01/13/2013 Dr. Dane Boyles