Respect For The Ministry

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by Socialite

It's interesting that you refer to the "office" of the pastor, more than the gifting.

Read my original post on here.

You said:

There most certainly is a respect worthy of those who especially labor in pastoring and feeding the flock.

However, respect does not mean an iron curtain, or that they become an Untouchable from accountability, feedback, criticism, etc. They are serving the flocking of God. Part of serving is listening.

I agree with this, 100%



You also said:

The elevated view of elders that teach/preach goes beyond the Scripture.

I disagree with this.



I referred to the office of the Pastor as a gift from God.

My emphasis on the office is an attempt to steer away from emphasizing on the person who holds that office.

The elevated view of elders that teach/preach is codified by scripture.