1 Timothy 5

Paul starts out telling Timothy to rebuke not an elder but exhort him as a father, the younger men as brothers. He goes on to say, honor the widows and take care of your own. For if anyone does not provide for his own home he cannot expect to provide a blessing to the church body.

What speaks greatly to me though is in verse 17.  It says, "Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine." (NKJV).

We just spent the past weekend honoring Sr. Pastor and Sis. Benson who have labored in the Word and doctrine, making great sacrifices on our behalf.  What we did was in obedience to the Word, giving honor to those who have labored in the kingdom to help further our walk with God.

Let us honor those whom honor is due, and uphold the elders and widows, taking care of our own. Let us all be REAL Men for the kingdom.

Joe Crosson