The Ministry of a Gospel-Empowered Christian #5 - Men, Check Your Hearts; Church, Check Your Elders

Many Australians distrust church leadership, especially when leaders abuse authority. Yet Paul calls eldership a noble task because elders serve under Christ, watch over souls, and must give account. An elder's fitness rests not on status or performance, but on Christlike character visible at home, in the church, and among outsiders. Men should examine their lives, while churches test leaders carefully and submit to faithful elders under Scripture. No man meets this calling alone, but God makes His servants fit through Christ's cleansing grace and the life-giving Holy Spirit. Bible Reference: 1 Timothy 3:1–7 Preacher: KJ Tromp