The Pastors of God’s Flock Held Accountable
1 Timothy 5:17-22

          Purpose: The Overseer/Elder/Pastors of God’s flock are held accountable by fellow elders, the church, and ultimately the Chief Shepherd, Christ himself.

1. The Accountability of The Plurality (1 Tim. 5:19-22; 1 Peter 5:1)
    Luke 22:32 – “Strengthen your brothers”
       1 Timothy 1:19-20

2. The Accountability of The Body (1 Tim. 5:20)
    Matthew 18:15-17

3. The Accountability of The Chief Shepherd (1 Timothy 5:21; 1 Peter 5:2,-4)
       James 3:1
       Hebrews 13:17
       2 Peter 2:1-3