How do you make your elders in the church happy? Bring them cookies every Sunday morning? Hebrews 13:17-19 points out a better way.
Obey your elders. Your leaders are accountable. Leaders, be watchful. Although the passage is addressed to those who were following the leaders, there are implications her for the leaders also. The description of their work identifies these leaders as elders. Bishops (overseers) are elders, Titus 1:5,7. The office has its origin in those appointed to assist Moses in providing oversight for God’s people, Deuteronomy 1:9-18. Elders have a heavy responsibility. Here they are pictured as alertly staying awake (even losing sleep) over the flock. Leaders, you must give account, not to mere men, but to God, see Acts. 20:26-28. Make their job happy! A joyful part of a presbytery meeting is often the reports from the churches. How much more rejoicing over a good report made to the King of the church! This report should be one of progress, of growth in grace. A happy report is profitable for you. Continue reading “Make Your Elders Happy!”