"I will now turn my attention to all of you in leadership roles at your local churches. I have a concern, and with that comes an appeal, and I speak not only as an elder of the church as well, but as an eyewitness of the sufferings Christ Jesus endured, which He will now return in His full glory, and all of us will be eyewitnesses of this glorious event!
I warmly advise you to take care of the "flock" which God Himself has given you. You are called to guard, to guide, and to serve this flock. And you do this not because God simply demands it, rather you do this willingly because of your heart being tender from knowing Him.
When you have this attitude among you, you not only help others with their faith in Him, but you please God as well.
Don't let your motivation for helping others come from how much money you can make in all this, and don't use your leadership roles to "rule" over others. Instead, lead them by your example, showing tenderness and a cheerful attitude to support and assist all those who come to visit and join your local churches. When you act in this matter, your actions speak louder than your words ever could, and when Jesus the Righteous is revealed, you will have a crown, an eternal crown that gives all glory to Our King!
In the same way, the younger ones who are learning and growing in Christ, be respectful to your leaders and listen to their advice.
Serve one another in a spirit of humility, and don't let pride or arrogance be a part of any of you. Remember, God sets Himself against those who are arrogant and full of pride, but His Grace and Favor are readily available to each one of you who practice this: being a servant to one another.
Stay alert!...don't get so relaxed in leadership capacities that you doze off! Remember this as well, the Devil is ready to pounce, like a hungry, roaring lion...and his favorite meal...you!...sleeping! Remain strong and firm in your faith in Christ Jesus!
Don't allow your thoughts to convince you "you are all alone in this walk of faith"...for I tell you now there are many just like yourself who have run into hard times and are facing similar or perhaps even worse situations than you are.
God's deep kindness is right here among us, all because of the work of our Lord Jesus, and although you suffer now...it will not last forever.
God has already made great plans for us and His faithfulness restores, supports, and strengthens us...making a firm foundation for our lives! Besides this is a true saying: God always gets the final say!...Always!
This letter I write is written with the help of Silas, whom I am so grateful for, and now I send this to you.
I have wrote this to encourage you, and to assure you of all that you have read and heard of Jesus...it is true! You are about to experience God's great grace in each of your lives...just hold firm to your faith....in Him!
Your brothers and sisters in "Babylon" sends you their love, as does Mark, who has become like a son to me.
Always make one another feel warm and welcome, and offer His Peace to all those who have put their trust in Him!
I warmly advise you to take care of the "flock" which God Himself has given you. You are called to guard, to guide, and to serve this flock. And you do this not because God simply demands it, rather you do this willingly because of your heart being tender from knowing Him.
When you have this attitude among you, you not only help others with their faith in Him, but you please God as well.
Don't let your motivation for helping others come from how much money you can make in all this, and don't use your leadership roles to "rule" over others. Instead, lead them by your example, showing tenderness and a cheerful attitude to support and assist all those who come to visit and join your local churches. When you act in this matter, your actions speak louder than your words ever could, and when Jesus the Righteous is revealed, you will have a crown, an eternal crown that gives all glory to Our King!
In the same way, the younger ones who are learning and growing in Christ, be respectful to your leaders and listen to their advice.
Serve one another in a spirit of humility, and don't let pride or arrogance be a part of any of you. Remember, God sets Himself against those who are arrogant and full of pride, but His Grace and Favor are readily available to each one of you who practice this: being a servant to one another.
Stay alert!...don't get so relaxed in leadership capacities that you doze off! Remember this as well, the Devil is ready to pounce, like a hungry, roaring lion...and his favorite meal...you!...sleeping! Remain strong and firm in your faith in Christ Jesus!
Don't allow your thoughts to convince you "you are all alone in this walk of faith"...for I tell you now there are many just like yourself who have run into hard times and are facing similar or perhaps even worse situations than you are.
God's deep kindness is right here among us, all because of the work of our Lord Jesus, and although you suffer now...it will not last forever.
God has already made great plans for us and His faithfulness restores, supports, and strengthens us...making a firm foundation for our lives! Besides this is a true saying: God always gets the final say!...Always!
This letter I write is written with the help of Silas, whom I am so grateful for, and now I send this to you.
I have wrote this to encourage you, and to assure you of all that you have read and heard of Jesus...it is true! You are about to experience God's great grace in each of your lives...just hold firm to your faith....in Him!
Your brothers and sisters in "Babylon" sends you their love, as does Mark, who has become like a son to me.
Always make one another feel warm and welcome, and offer His Peace to all those who have put their trust in Him!
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