42 Bible Verses about Ministry, In The Church

Take care of yourselves and of the whole flock, of which the holy Spirit has made you guardians, and be shepherds of the church of God, which he got at the cost of his own life.

Obey your leaders and give way to them, for they are keeping watch in defense of your souls, as men accountable for the trust. Make their work a joy and not a grief, for that would be the worse for you.

I beg you, brothers, to be on the watch for those who introduce divisions and difficulties, in opposition to the instruction that you were given, and to avoid them.

Look out for those dogs, those mischief-makers, with their amputation!

A superintendent must be a man above reproach, only once married, temperate, sensible, a man of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach;

The things you learned from me before many witnesses you must commit to trustworthy men who will be capable of teaching others.

Look out for yourself and for your teaching. Persevere in your work, for if you do you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

and not as tyrannizing over those in your charge but proving models for the flock;

We beg you, brothers, to respect those who work with you and who lead you in the service of the Lord, and teach you. Hold them in the highest esteem and affection for what they do. Live at peace with one another.

So give him a hearty Christian welcome, and value men like him very highly,

Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice as much as they get, particularly those who work at preaching and teaching.

Now I urge you, brothers??ou know that the family of Stephanas was the first to be converted in Greece, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of God's people??16 I want you to enlist under such leaders, and under anyone who joins with you and works hard.

In just that way the Lord directed that those who preach the good news should get their living from it.

Stay at the same house, eating and drinking what they offer you, for the workman deserves his pay. Do not change from one house to another.

Those who are taught the message must share all their goods with their teacher.

For the Scripture says, "You must not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain," and the workman deserves his wages.

I beg you, brothers, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, and of the love that the Spirit inspires, join me in most earnest prayer to God for me.

and for me, that when I open my lips I may be given a message, so that I may boldly make known the secret of the good news,

for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, all this will turn out for my highest welfare,

Brothers, pray for us.

Pray for me, for I am sure I have a clear conscience, and I mean in every way to live an upright life.

So give him a hearty Christian welcome, and value men like him very highly, for he came near dying for the Lord's work, and risked his life to make up for what was lacking in the service you have done me.

and yet what must have tried you in my physical condition, you did not scorn and despise, but you welcomed me like an angel of God, like Christ Jesus himself.

Do not forget your former leaders, the men who brought you God's message. Remember how they ended their lives and imitate their faith.

And tell Archippus, "See that you perform the Christian service you have been assigned."

We have gifts that differ with the favor that God has shown us, whether it is that of preaching, differing with the measure of our faith, or of practical service, differing in the field of service, or the teacher who exercises his gift in teaching, the speaker, in his exhortation, the giver of charity, with generosity, the office-holder, with devotion, the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

Endowments vary, but the Spirit is the same, and forms of service vary, but it is the same Lord who is served, and activities vary, but God who produces them all in us all is the same.read more.
Each one is given his spiritual illumination for the common good. One man receives through the Spirit the power to speak wisely, another, by the same Spirit, receives the power to express knowledge, another, from his union with the same Spirit receives faith, another, by one and the same Spirit, the ability to cure the sick, another, the working of wonders, another, inspiration in preaching, another, the power of distinguishing the true Spirit from false ones, another, various ecstatic utterances, and another, the ability to explain them. These are all produced by one and the same Spirit, and apportioned to each of us just as the Spirit chooses.

But each one of us has been given mercy in Christ's generous measure.

For you, brothers, have been called to freedom; only do not make your freedom an excuse for the physical, but in love be slaves to one another.

Be affectionate in your love for the brotherhood, eager to show one another honor,

Owe nobody anything??xcept the duty of mutual love, for whoever loves his fellow-men has fully satisfied the Law.

As persons chosen by God, then, consecrated and dearly loved, you must clothe yourselves with tenderness of heart, kindness, humility, gentleness, forbearance. You must bear with one another and forgive one another, if anyone has reason to be offended with anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must forgive. And over all these put on love, which completes them and fastens them all together.

May the Lord make your love for one another and for all men wide and full like my love for you,

Your love for the brotherhood must continue.

Now that by obeying the truth you have purified your souls for sincere love of the brotherhood, you must love one another intensely and heartily,

His command is this??hat we are to believe in his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he has commanded us to do.

with perfect humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another lovingly.

Let us not in our vanity challenge one another or envy one another.

You younger men must show deference to the elders. And you must all clothe yourselves in humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud, but shows mercy to the humble.

We beg you, brothers, warn the idlers, cheer up the despondent, keep hold of the weak, be patient with everybody.

Do not complain of one another, brothers, or you will be judged. The judge is standing right at the door!

Therefore, treat one another like brothers, in God's honor, just as Christ has treated you.