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A Call to Faithfulness

A Call to Faithfulness. 1 Peter 5:1-4 Rev. Adam K. Sellen. Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. ~1 Peter 4:19~. The Elders. Defined:.

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A Call to Faithfulness

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  1. A Call to Faithfulness 1 Peter 5:1-4 Rev. Adam K. Sellen

  2. Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good. ~1 Peter 4:19~

  3. The Elders Defined:

  4. While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother,

  5. casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” ~Matthew 4:18-19~

  6. Prerequisites • Desire to Serve • Above Reproach • Self-Controlled • Hospitable • Able to Teach • Not Violent, but Gentle

  7. Cont… • Not Quarrelsome • Not a Lover of Money • Not a Recent Convert • Good Reputation • Not Overbearing • Not Quick-Tempered

  8. Cont… • Loves What Is Good • Upright, Holy • Disciplined • Husband of One Wife • Temperate • Respectable

  9. Cont… • Not Given to Drunkenness • Manages Family Well • Sees Children Obey Him • Doesn’t Pursue Dishonest Gain

  10. Cont… • Holds to the Truth

  11. Calling Shepherd the Flock Shepherd the flock of God that is among you… ~v. 2a~

  12. How? • Overseeing the Church • Serving Willingly • Serving Purely

  13. Response Pray for Them Next Week…

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