“But we ask you, brothers and sisters, to recognize those who diligently labor among you and are in leadership over you in the Lord, and give you instruction, and that you regard them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.”1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 NASB2020
Recognise those who labour among you. These would work as pastors, connect group leaders, music team leaders, bible school teachers. If they lead you and are responsible for you then they are accountable to God for you. Don’t cause them heartache by being divisive, or troublesome.
Pray for your leaders that they will do well. Support them in prayer. As you pray for them they are strengthened and guided. This prayer empowers them in the Lord.
Don’t allow critical thoughts to creep in, instead pull down those thoughts, nail them to the cross and instead pray. It is easy to criticise, harder to pray. Pray then and repent of evil thoughts. Build up do not tear down. Amen!
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