1 Timothy 5:17-25 - Honoring Worthy Elders And Dealing With Sinners
17 Those Officers of the Church who fill their office well should be held deserving of especial consideration, particularly those whose work lies in preaching and teaching. 18 The words of Scripture are-- 'Thou shalt not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain.' and again-- 'The worker is worth his wages.'
19 Do not receive a charge against an Officer of the Church, unless it is supported by two or three witnesses; 20 but rebuke offenders publicly, so that others may take warning. 21 I charge you solemnly, before God and Christ Jesus and the Chosen Angels, to carry out these directions, unswayed by prejudice, never acting with partiality. 22 Never ordain any one hastily, and take no part in the wrong-doing of others. Keep your life pure. 23 Do not continue to drink water only, but take a little wine on account of the weakness of your stomach, and your frequent ailments. 24 There are some men whose sins are conspicuous and lead on to judgment, while there are others whose sins dog their steps. 25 In the same way noble deeds become conspicuous, and those which are otherwise cannot be concealed.