Some members of the church who have achieved the position of
elders, deacons, become complacent and do not serve the church. They are only
interested in what they receive from the congregation,
Bible verses on service:
1 Peter 4:10 - 4:11
10 As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister
the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
11 If any man speak, [let him speak] as the oracles of God;
if any man minister, [let him do it] as of the ability which God giveth: that
God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and
dominion for ever and ever. Amen
Ephesians 4:11 - 4:16
11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some,
evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the
ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
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The Punishment for ELDERS AND DEACONS
WHO DID NOT SERVE THE CHURCH
An excerpt from Heaven and Hell
"Next
I saw people being stabbed and cut into pieces. The sight was horrible. I
asked, “What about these people? What did they do to be tormented in such a
way?” The Angel replied, “These
were elders and deacons who did not serve their churches. In fact, they did not
even want to work or serve! The only things they had loved were to receive and
receive from the flock.” (Zech 11:17) (Hosea 6:5)
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