To describe the expectations for a pastor the Apostle Paul compared church leaders to an ox working in a field. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg describes this curious illustration and how we’re to support our pastors.
- Topics:
- Church Leadership
From the Sermon
February 15, 1998
Lessons in Leadership, Part One
1 Timothy 5:17-25Series: Household of Faith, Volume 2
Sermon • 49:59 • ID: 1985
Household of Faith, Volume 1
For many, the Church is merely a gathering of people participating in religious activities. But the Bible makes clear that what God desires is a relationship with His children. When individuals grasp the immensity of God’s grace and respond in faith, they are born again by His Spirit and are incorporated into the Household of Faith. In this series, Alistair Begg explores the first five chapters of 1Timothy, noting how keen Paul was to ensure that Timothy fulfilled his duties with moral integrity and Biblical authority. Recognizing that godly leadership was vital for the progress of the Church, Paul warned Timothy of false teachers and provided instructions for the proper conduct of God’s people in God’s household. When Christians have a proper sense of God and refuse to compromise, our lives will reflect Him, our service will glorify Him, our worship will please Him, and generations to come will be grounded in His Truth.