“Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. . .By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life” (1 Timothy 6:17-19).
What is the minister’s specialty? If you think about doctors, there are different doctors with different specialties. You don't want a neurologist working on your heart! Similarly, minister’s have a specialty.
We are living in a time where many people are rushing to meet the tangible needs of people. As ministers, we should certainly meet immediate needs, however, that’s where we start, not where we finish. Our specialty is something different. It's meeting holistic needs--body, mind, and soul. Along with food, people need to be remembered. They need to know that others care. They need to know they are not alone. They need the Word of God, the hope of the gospel.
Government, agencies, and entities have access to far more material resources than us in meeting immediate need, however, they are poor when it comes to providing what people really need. Ministers know insecurity of resources expose deeper insecurities of the soul.
So, let’s not forget our specialty.