Wednesday

1Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.

I know it is titled “Advice About Widows, Elders and Slaves” but I think this is good advice on how to treat all people. Here is some more good stuff from 1 Timothy 5:24-25

24The sins of some men are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. 25In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not cannot be hidden.

17The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18For the Scripture says, "Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain,"^[b] and "The worker deserves his wages."^[c] 19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder unless it is brought by two or three witnesses. 20Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning.

21I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.

22Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

23Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.

Elders that want double honor must do the work. Don’t expect to receive if you are not following your calling. Preaching and teaching are more important then counting the tithes and offerings. If you are called to teach then teach if you’re called to preach then preach. But if all you do is collection of funds then you’re in the wrong job.

1 Timothy 5:3
Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need.
1 Timothy 5:2-4 (in Context) 1 Timothy 5 (Whole Chapter)

1 Timothy 6:3
[ Love of Money ] If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching,
1 Timothy 6:2-4 (in Context) 1 Timothy 6 (Whole Chapter)

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