Caring Relationships in the Church 1 Timothy 5: 1-8
Introduction: 1. The Reality of sin… I John 3:4 2. The sad consequences of sin—broken, messed up relationships…. 3. The great need for reconciliation… 4. Paul's concerns reviewed…I Timothy 4:14-15
I..The Mutual Responsibility to Honor one Another in Our Differences. Lesson: We are different from one another in various ways, I Thessalonians 5:13ff A. Concerning Older Men… 1. Don't rebuke an older man… General Principle to follow: Proverbs 16:31; Leviticus 19:32 2. This does not mean he can't reprove or correct…I Timothy 1:3; 5:20; II Timothy 4:2 3. Don't be harsh… 4. Encourage as a father…
Illustration: Matthew 18:15-20
B. Concerning Younger Men… 1. Timothy's youth…I Timothy 4:12 cf. II Timothy 4:2 2. Not to be dictatorial…I Peter 5:2-3 3. Treat as a brother…
C. Older Women… “Younger ministers—and all Christians—should relate to women as respectfully as they relate to men.” - Philip Graham Ryken
1.Treat as mothers…Romans 16:13
D. Younger Women… 1. Christian affection to all…Ephesians 4:32; Romans 12:10 2. As appropriate…“Like a sister…” 3. With all purity…
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