Accountability Topic

We greatly value people who can do it all in a local church. These versatile members of the body seem to thrive no matter what responsibility they shoulder. They are precious gifts from God to the local church, but we would be unwise to let them do it all, especially when it comes to matters of church finances. In financial discipline in the local church, there are duties that are incompatible for the same person to do.

Hebrews chapter eight refers to the Jewish system of the priests offering up animal sacrifices under the first covenant. The Priests were required to offer daily “gifts according to the law” (8:4). But now through the blood offering of Jesus Christ, our High Priest, the Bible says He attained “a more excellent ministry” and a new and “better covenant” (8:6).

In our first post we discussed boundaries with the opposite gender. Now we move on to understanding and protecting boundaries regarding parents and disciplinary situations. Here are a few thoughts:

I would normally never suggest that a preacher should quit. In fact, I’ve spent many years encouraging preachers. Through fellowship and friendship, books, conferences, and especially our Bible college, I’ve often tried to encourage preachers to be faithful in their service to the Lord—even during times of discouragement.