Message Take Aways:

1. Paul deemed faithful elders as worthy of double honor, which includes financial support when the local church is able—“Do you not know that those who minister the holy things eat of the things of the temple, and those who serve at the altar partake of the offerings of the altar? Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.” 1 Corinthians 9:13-14

2. Paul instructed Timothy not to be hasty in ministry decisions or in choosing his personal associations—“The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.” Proverbs 21:5

3. Paul reminded Timothy to exercise discernment in appointing elders by recognizing those who consistently demonstrate holiness in their conduct—“but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,” 1 Peter 1:15