The apostle Paul wrote to Timothy: "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also."  (2 Timothy 2:2). Continuity of the message handed down from the Father, through the Son, and to the anointed ministry is essential. Without strong leadership, the work of God quickly is undermined by fickle tendencies to revert to pagan and apostate practices. A faithful servant of God must eliminate every trace of golden calves and brazen serpents that threaten to undermine faithfulness.  (July 18, 2020)