A GOOD MINISTER

In a number of his epistles, the apostle Paul mentions a number of men who served as ministers in the local congregations during the first century of the church.

Among them, would be Timothy and Titus, whom he specifically, called his own sons in the Faith. He was confident that they would do the things necessary in the churches to see to it that those congregations would grow and be an example to others who needed encouragement.

To Timothy, Paul wrote:

"If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ" (I Timothy 4:6).

"From a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus" (I Timothy 3:15).

Likewise, to Titus, he wrote:

"To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city" (Titus 1:4,5).

These verse will be ample to show the work of a true Preacher of God. Timothy had been trained by Paul. Paul relied upon Titus. These two men would carry on the work just as they had been taught by the great apostle. They were both..."good ministers" of Christ.

What are some of the things we should see in the true minister of God?

You should be sure that you listen to the minister as he brings lessons. Encourage him when he preaches the truth, admonish him when if he tries to step aside from the truth of the Gospel.
It is a serious business to preach the gospel of Christ.

- Dan Carter