A. Responsibilities of Ministers

1. Work hard (v. 12)

2. Lead the people (v. 12)

3. Guide through instruction (v. 12)

"So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears."
--Acts 20:31

"We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ."
--Colossians 1:28

B. Response of the People (v. 13)

"Overwhelm them with appreciation and love."

--v. 13, The Message

A. Warn those who are idle

Idleness resulting from:

1. Being negative and gossiping

2. Willfully neglecting their Christian duty

B. Comfort the fainthearted

C. Help those who struggle with sin

D. Be patient with everyone

A. Removes the barrier to fellowship

B. Returns good for evil