Worthy of Double Honor

Daily Scripture Threshing for Today, Monday, April 14, 2025

Today's Text: 1 Timothy 5:17-21

Key Verse: 1 Timothy 5:17 (NIV): "The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching."

Just like workers who labor diligently deserve fair compensation, spiritual leaders who serve faithfully are worthy of double honor. This passage emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting those who dedicate their lives to ministry. From the context of a larger scriptural passage that provides guidance on how to treat various groups within the church, including widows, Apostle Paul charged Timothy and the church in Ephesus to ensure that ministers of God receive double honor. By double honor, he refers to both financial compensation and respect.

This appreciation is for spiritual leaders who dedicate their lives to ministry. They are elders who rule well and labor in preaching and teaching and in positions of leadership within the church. This charge was necessary because if there is no social assistance system for ministers, the name of Christ and the work of the church will be reviled. It is important we realize that vast responsibilities are intrusted to those who take care of holy things. Honoring them in the necessities of life will keep them focused on teaching and preaching. They will serve with contentment and not be covetious or tempted to steal. As 0This passage is with reference to Deuteronomy 25:4 which says, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain;" and Luke 10:7 where the Lord says, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."

Action Steps: Honor spiritual leaders. Show them respect and appreciation. Recognize their hard work and dedication. Follow biblical principles for honoring and supporting them financially and prayerfully in recognition of their work.

Quote for the Day: "Reading such Scripture as 1Thessalonians 5:12 not only brings us a command, it emphasizes the importance of recognizing and respecting God's servants' dedication and guidance in our lives and within the church community. " (Simon Olatunji #quotablequote)

Let Us Pray: Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for sending us your mennand women who labor over us spiritually and bless us. Please help us to honor and support our spiritual leaders. Let their hard work and dedication be rewarded. Give us hearts that appreciate, value and support their ministry — in Jesus's most glorious name. Amen.

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Thank you for being part of this journey. For additional reading on today's meditation, read: 1 Corinthians 9:7-14, Galatians 6:6 and Hebrews 13:7.

With all my love and prayers,

Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

Your Darling Bishop (DaBishop)

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