Answer: Our attitude toward those who are over us in
the Lord must be one of respect, holding them in the highest regard
in love because of their work, (verses 12 and 13).
MORE INFORMATION AND/OR OTHER SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
Mark 9:50: [Jesus said,] "Salt is
good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty
again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each
other."
Hebrews 13:7, 17: "Remember your
leaders, who spoke the Word of God to you. Consider the outcome of
their way of life and imitate their faith...Obey your leaders
and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who
must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy,
not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to
you."
