We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.  1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

A. Under-shepherds worthy of respect by sheep

1. They labor hard – 1 Thess. 5:12, Acts 6:4

2. They lead well – 1 Thess. 5:12, John 13:12-15

3. They love thoroughly – 1 Thess. 5:12, Eph. 4:11-12

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B. Sheep showing respect to worthy Under-shepherds

1. What is required of sheep toward their leaders

a. Show appreciation
1 Thess. 5:12, Phil. 1:3-5, Phil. 4:15-16

b. Show special honor
1 Thess. 5:12-13, 1 Timothy 5:17

2. How sheep are to respect & esteem their leaders
1 Thess. 5:13, 1 Cor. 13:4-8, Acts 20:36-38

3. Why sheep are to respect & esteem their leaders in love

a. They are respected, esteemed, loved because of their work
Eph. 4:11-16

b. They are respected, esteemed, loved because of their
responsibility. Heb. 13:17