Good Minister.

English Standard Version Chapter 5

For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, 30 because we are members of his body.

Vine’s Complete Expository Dictionary of Old and New Testament Words Sound (Adjective), Be Sound

hugiaino (ὑγιαίνω, 5198), “to be healthy, sound in health” (Eng., “hygiene,” etc.), translated “safe and sound” in Luke 15:27, is used metaphorically of doctrine, 1 Tim. 1:10; 2 Tim. 4:3; Titus 1:9; 2:1; of words, 1 Tim. 6:3, RV (KJV, “wholesome,” RV marg., “healthful”); 2 Tim. 1:13; “in the faith,” Titus 1:13 (RV marg., “healthy”); “in faith,” Titus 2:2 (RV marg., ditto).

?Why do we need good ministers? Because sin introduced chaos into our earthly existence! Therefore it is necessary to have good ministers leading the church leading us through.

Good ministers teach us to...

Flee from.

Follow after.

Fight for.

To be faithful too.

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update Chapter 4

Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.