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February 10, 2015 admin Scott Henry

SEARCHING THE WORD by Pastor Scott Henry

“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD!” (Psalm 119:1)   If we are going

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January 24, 2015 admin Scott Henry

LEARNING TO BE CONTENT by Pastor Scott Henry

“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content…”  (Philippians 4:11).

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January 17, 2015 admin Scott Henry

CONTENT OR DISCONTENT? By Pastor Scott Henry

“Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing

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December 16, 2014 admin Scott Henry

AFFLICTION AND GOD’S GOODNESS by Pastor Scott Henry

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19).   When the psalmist

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December 12, 2014 admin Scott Henry

JOY COMES FROM THE LORD by Pastor Scott Henry

“But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let

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December 11, 2014 admin Tim Challies

WHEN GOD DOESN’T ZAP AWAY OUR SIN by Pastor Tim Challies

God promises grace to battle sin and to overcome sin. We believe that God gives that kind of grace to his people.

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December 9, 2014 admin Scott Henry

A MARK OF A TRUE BELIEVER by Pastor Scott Henry

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42)   Before

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December 6, 2014 admin Scott Henry

SELF-DENIAL by Pastor Scott Henry

“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me” (Matthew 16:24).   Our

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December 2, 2014December 2, 2014 admin Scott Henry

ABORTION IS MURDER by Pastor Scott Henry

This attached video has graphic footage of the abortion process, but it’s a reality in this fallen world. Choose not to put

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December 2, 2014 admin Scott Henry

PROMISES, PROMISES by Pastor Scott Henry

“…in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began…” (Titus 1:2).   Have you ever had someone

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CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY

“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”
—Hebrews 13:17

Our text says that pastors and elders watch out for the souls of God’s people. To “watch out” is translated from the Greek word which means “sleepless.” The calling, gifting, and authority of the pastor and elder is from God, and they are responsible to continually watch over Christ’s flock. The church belongs to Christ, yet pastors and elders are given the authority from God to care for the church in Christ’s stead. Our prayer should be that God would give us godly pastors and elders who rule by serving the church, and church members who willingly and humbly submit to their rule. This is the avenue of peace in Christ’s church, and the key ingredient is humility.

Humility means you don’t think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but you think soberly. When church members walk in humility they willingly obey and submit to the authority of their pastor and elders. And when the pastor and elders walk in humility, they willingly serve the congregation the Word of God as loving shepherds of the flock who love, care for, and protect the people of Christ because Jesus said, “Tend My sheep!” (John 21:16)

Therefore, when the truth of God is taught by the pastor and elders, every church member has the Biblical responsibility to obey and submit to the truth. If we disagree with something the elders’ rule upon, godly submission requires that we humbly go to the elders and present our case rather than lead a rebellion against the office bearers of the church. There needs to be respect shown toward the office of pastor and elder as those who teach God’s Word and rule in the church. The Apostle Paul wrote to Titus in 2:15, “Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.” To despise Titus would have been to despise God, whose Word Titus preached. It’s also important to notice that Titus had a responsibility to let no one despise His God-given authority as he spoke the Word of God. To “despise” is translated from the Greek word “periphroneo”, which means “to think around.” Titus had a God-given responsibility to let no one under his care think their way around the Word of God.

Our text also says we should obey godly leaders because if you cause them grief, you cause yourself grief. In other words, obedience to godly church leaders is for your benefit. Disobedience to them “would be unprofitable for you.” God designed authority to protect and bless, but if you disobey godly church leaders who proclaim God’s Word, you are really disobeying God, which always has serious consequences. Take some time today to examine your heart on the issue of submission to those whom God has raised up to rule in His church for His honor, glory, and praise, and the good of Christ’s Church.

Friday Devotional: October 16, 2026
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Pastor S. Henry
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