1 Thessalonians | A Healthy Church in Uncertain Times (2:1-8 — The Counsel of Faithful Pastors)

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Faithful pastors are often pummeled with uncharitable accusations and portrayed as less-than-helpful guides for ‘real life’…

John 6:60-61,66; 2 Timothy 4:14-15

BUT

God has given them as His men that we can trust to give the kind of earnest, pure, God-glorifying, careful, and loving counsel we should want.

2 Corinthians 2:15-17

EARNEST
Faithful pastors willingly endure the high cost of ministry because they believe the gospel is worth it.

Acts 20:24

PURE
Faithful pastors aren’t trying to get something from people; they are seeking to give them Christ.

Galatians 4:17-19

GOD-GLORIFYING
Faithful pastors want to help people, but they will not make keeping them happy the definition of helping them.

Galatians 4:16; Galatians 1:10

CAREFUL
Faithful pastors handle God’s Word and God’s people in such a way that reflects their accountability to Christ for both.

Acts 20:28

LOVING
Faithful pastors love the people entrusted to their care and are deeply concerned for the good of their souls.

Hebrews 13:17