1 Timothy: Doing Church God's Way
Message #8

Sept 2-3, 2006
Dr Larry Osborne

THE PASSAGE:
    _{^{1 Timothy 3:14-15    1 Timothy 3:1-13}}

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THE PRINCIPLES:
How to Treat a Spiritual Leader

1) When they do well – pay them well.
      _{^{1 Timothy 5:17-18    Leviticus 7:30-35    1 Corinthians 9:7-15
          Galatians 6:6    1 Timothy 3:3  &  1 Peter 5:2}}

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2) When they’re criticized – give them the benefit of the doubt.
      _{^{1 Timothy 5:19    Deuteronomy 17:6-7  &  19:15-20    Matthew 18:15-16}}

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3) When they mess up – don’t cover up.
      _{^{1 Timothy 5:20-21    James 3:1    Galatians 2:11-15}}

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4) When you choose one – take your time.
      _{^{1 Timothy 5:22    1 Timothy 3:6 & 10}}



5) When they’re human – don’t be shocked.
      _{^{1 Timothy 5:23-25    1 Corinthians 12:7-11    2 Corinthians 12:7-10;  7:5-6;  4:7}}

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THREE TAKE HOME QUESTIONS:

1) Am I generous or stingy?


2) Do I believe the best or the worst?


3) Is my focus on God or man?