Sunday, November 24 What will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?—Matt. 24:3. Jesus treated his disciples as friends, not as inferiors. He spent time with them, took them into his confidence, and ‘made known to them all the things he had heard from his Father.’ (John 15:15) Imagine how thrilled they were when Jesus answered their question concerning the end of this system of things. He also shared with his followers his private thoughts and feelings. Like Jesus, Christian elders today befriend and help others. They cultivate a warm, close relationship with their fellow believers by taking time to show personal interest in them. Elders trust their brothers and share with them Scriptural truths they themselves have learned. By no means do elders treat as inferior a ministerial servant who may be comparatively young. Instead, they think of him as a spiritual man with potential who is performing a valuable service in behalf of the congregation.
Posted on: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 11:09:11 +0000
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