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August 8, 2014 admin Scott Henry

CHRISTIAN MATURITY by Pastor Scott Henry

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and

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August 5, 2014 admin RC Sproul

WHAT IS HELL? By Dr. R.C. SPROUL

We have often heard statements such as “War is hell” or “I went through hell.” These expressions are, of course, not taken

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August 5, 2014 admin CH Spurgeon

WHAT IS REPENTANCE? by CH SPURGEON

“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the

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August 5, 2014 admin Scott Henry

TRIBULATION & PRAYER by Pastor Scott Henry

“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer…” Romans 12:12   To be patient in tribulation means we joyfully accept

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August 1, 2014 admin Scott Henry

TRIALS & TRUST by Pastor Scott Henry

“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer…” Romans 12:12. How often do you become discontent and angry with the

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July 29, 2014 admin Scott Henry

DEALING WITH TRIBULATION by Pastor Scott Henry

“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer…” (Romans 12:12). Why is life filled with so many problems? The first

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July 18, 2014 admin Scott Henry

GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY & THE BELIEVER’S COMFORT by Pastor Scott Henry

“My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:2)   The sovereignty of God is one of the

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July 15, 2014 admin Scott Henry

JESUS SEEKS & SAVES HIS SHEEP by Pastor Scott Henry

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). Notice from our text

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July 11, 2014 admin Paul Tripp

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS by Dr. Paul Tripp

Have you had any sleepless nights lately? Do you struggle to lay peacefully in bed because something, or someone, is consuming your

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July 11, 2014 admin Scott Henry

THE LOST IS FOUND by Pastor Scott Henry

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10).   Our text says

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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
In Christ,
Pastor S. Henry
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