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2. We are to do this with meekness and fear, a task to be done by those who are spiritual, Gal. 6.1-2.

D. Rebuking an elder : restoring the fallen leader, 1 Tim. 5.19 Do not admit a charge against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses.

E. Women as elders: ongoing debates and issues

V. The Benefits, Blessing, and Reward of the Elder

Let us honor those who have the rule over us. ~ Clement of Rome (c. 96, W), 1.11., Ibid., p. 158.

1 Pet. 5.1-4 - So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; [3] not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. [4] And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

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A. The charge: shepherd the flock of God.

1. Exercise oversight.

2. Exercise it willingly.

3. Not for shameful gain

4. Do it eagerly.