What Can I Do For My Pastor?
Romans 16:3
If you know the value of
your soul, the precious- ness of Christ and his blood, and the blessedness of
the gospel, you want to treat that man who preaches the gospel to you as he
ought to be treated and do every- thing you can for him. He is the messenger of
God to your soul. You may often ask yourself, "What can I do for my
pastor?" Here are ten things every church and every believer can and
should do for that man who preaches the gospel of Christ to them: (1.) KNOW HIM
(I Thess.5:12): Acknowledge your own pastor as God's messenger to you. Love him
as such. And show an interest in his welfare, comfort, and happiness. (2.)
ESTEEM HIM VERY HIGHLY (I Thess.5:13): The word is "super
abundantly". Entertain the highest possible opinion of your pastor. Always
speak honorably of him and respectfully to him.That man deserves your highest,
loving esteem who labors for your soul, has been the
instrument of your conversion, ministers to your soul's comfort, and instructs
you in the gospel. (3.) REMEMBER HIM (Heb.13:7): Remember him at the throne of
grace. And remember the mesages he delivers to you. (4.) FOLLOW HIM (Heb.13:7):
Follow his doctrine, devotion, and dependability as he shows you the way of
faith by word and example. (5.) OBEY HIM (Heb.13:17): In all things spiritual,
obey the man by whom God speaks to your heart in the gospel. (6.) SUBMIT TO HIM
(Heb.
Don Fortner