Paul has never taken anything from the church in Corinth, and they have begun to “judge” that Paul – somehow – isn’t worthy of being paid!
In this lesson, Mike talks about the responsibility of any church to care for God’s servants.
Leadership is critically important in the Kingdom, and being an elder or deacon or minister in the Body is a huge responsibility. Paul is doing everything he can to prepare Timothy to lead, and to help him create more leaders.
In 1 Timothy 3, Paul shares the “mystery from which true godliness springs.” He also lays out the pattern of lives that elders and deacons and women should demonstrate in their lives. They should live their lives in a way that bring glory and honor and respect to the name of Jesus.