1 Timothy 5:17-25 - Honoring Worthy Elders And Dealing With Sinners
17 Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice as much as they get, particularly those who work at preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, "You must not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain," and the workman deserves his wages.
19 Do not listen to an accusation made against an elder, unless it is supported by two or three witnesses. 20 Those who are found guilty you must reprove publicly, as a warning to others. 21 I charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels to observe these rules without any discrimination, and to be perfectly impartial. 22 Never ordain anyone hastily; do not make yourself responsible for the sins of others; keep your life pure. 23 Stop drinking nothing but water; take a little wine for the good of your digestion and for your frequent attacks of illness. 24 Some men's sins are perfectly evident, and lead them right on to judgment, but there are others whose sins only dog their steps. 25 Good deeds too are evident enough, or when they are not, they cannot be wholly concealed.