There is a balance to maintain between the use of God's good gifts (like wine), and upholding godly caution for the well-being of pour souls.

Timothy's usefulness in ministry was connected with taking care of his health. God's concern about our bodies should govern how we treat our bodies.

The process of church discipline requires a spirit of impartiality. There is only one way for believers to avoid reaching the point where they are in need of church discipline: they must abide in Christ.

God has established a process to correct sinning elders in the church, which is the process of church discipline.

Before God gives instructions for correcting elders, he gives rules for protecting them.

The demands and importance of a faithful preaching ministry for the health of the church makes supporting men who labor in preaching and teaching a priority.

A healthy eldership must have parity and plurality.

Where the Gospel establishes a local church body, it will sound forth from that local church to others.

The church has the responsibility to give double honor to elders her rule well.

The elders of Christ's church are called to rule, but it is their responsibility to make sure that they rull well.