Acts 6:2

Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, " It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables.

1. It was time for a "family meeting" - The apostles called a meeting of all the church.

2. We have a job to do. We can not stop preaching to cook green beans.

3. Green beans are important. Feeding the hungry is vital. We must not neglect this. As Jesus taught, "This we ought to do, and not leave the other undone." (Luke 11:42)

4. It was not because serving tables was "beneath" them. The apostles were not too good to do this kind of work.

5. It was a matter of priority.

1. Many have made the work of deacons of lesser importance than the work of elders.

2. I disagree. Elders have an important work to do. Deacons have an important work to do. Preachers have an important work to do. None is superior to the others.

3. We must find our place to serve - and do what we can.