Here's the deal with ministry; it's hard, it's messy, it's good, it should glorify God. Listen to this week's episode for the details ;) Bible References Mentioned: Galatians 5:13 - "For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another." 1 Corinthians 10:31 - Therefore, whatever you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 6:3-4 - "We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed. But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left. 1 Peter 5:3 - nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 2 Timothy 2:24-26 - And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth. 2 Peter 1:3 - as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue. Proverbs 15:1 - A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. Bible References that Apply: Matthew 24:14 - And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Philippians 2:13 - For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure” 1 Timothy 4:12 - Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 2 Timothy 2:15 - Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Proverbs 29:11 - A fool vents all his feelings, But a wise man holds them back. Resources Mentioned: Book - On being a Servant of God by Warren W. Wiersbe Book - On being a Leader of God by Warren W. Wiersbe - - - Send your comments/questions/topic suggestions in the reviews or DM us on Instragram @heresthedealpod --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heresthedealpod/message