1 Timothy 5:21

I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.

1. Angels - Why are angels included in this charge? What are the duties of angels? How are angels involved in church matters?

2. Preferring - What does this word prohibit? Are there classes, levels or groups in the church that should be treated differently from others? Should all be treated exactly the same?

3. Partiality - What is wrong with partiality? Is partiality a sin? (See James 2:8-9.)