HONOR GOD’S PRIESTS
Sirach 7:29-31 (not in Protestant Bible)
Fear the Lord with all your soul
And honor His priests.
Love Him who made you
And do not forsake His ministers.
Fear the Lord and honor His priests,
And give them their portion as commanded:
The firstfruits, the trespass offering,
The gift of the shoulder offering,
The sacrifice of sanctification,
And the firstfruits of the holy things.
Personal Challenge
The church, like every other temporal organization, has been established with leaders and followers. It is how we operate within this world. We are charged to honor those who are called to be leaders in the church. They carry an extra burden in their lives and will also be held accountable to a higher standard commensurate with their responsibility. Our honoring them, when they are doing God’s work, supports them in their roles. It is also our responsibility to hold them accountable to fullfilling their role. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!
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