Elders

Lady of Light

In 1 Peter, Paul speaks to the Elders and exorts them to behave in a certain way with the right heart motives:

"The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferigs of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind: Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock."

This is one sure way to know whether the elders or leaders of your church are on the right track. If they are interested in money and power, you must question their motives.

If their life is an example, they have a good willingg attitude and a ready mind - that is, they are prepared to feed the flock from God's word, you can believe that they are fulfilling their calling in the manner that God called them.

This is also true of individuals who are not elders. It is important for our life to be a good example, for us to be ready in our minds to share the word and to witness to others, and to have a heartfelt willingness to do so.

Pray for opportunities in your own life to "spiritually feed" others and to receive the blessing from church leaders and elders that you come in contact with in church or in fellowship, on the radio or TV.

Make the most of your spiritual life by heeding Paul's words, and by using his words to discern whether those who influence you are truly worthy in their service.

God bless you and have a great day!

Lady of Light