REVIEW & INTRODUCTION

     What is Honoring?

     Romans 12:9-13

THE HONOR OF PASTORS

     Honor them Well

          Double Honor

          Proverbs 30:7-9

    Treat them Impartially

          Charges are Cheap

          But Take them Seriously

          Seriousness of Sin

     Appoint them Slowly

          Pressure to be Hasty

          Taking part in the sins of others

     The Truth Arrives in Time

PASTORS AND THE FUTURE OF JACOB’S WELL

Hebrews 13:17

COMMUNITY MEDIATION

KNOW

• What two mistakes can we make in relationship to church leaders?
• Why is it important that serious charges about a church leader be confirmed by proper evidence and witnesses?
• What sort of fear is mentioned in verse 20? Why is this actually good for people?

FEEL

• Why do people feel they can trust certain local church leaders? Why might there be mistrust?

LIVE

• Think about ways you might be able to honor and encourage our pastors in the next year? What could your MC do together to bless our elders and their families?