The context of the famous Jar of Clay passage is in light of CHRISTIAN WORKERS, specifically those occupying the office of Leader/Elder/Overseer/Shepherd/Teacher and probably here Apostle. It is a difficult job that Paul in both INSUFFICIENT for and blessed with competence, call and capability for.
The Pastor job is not without its' difficulty. There is affliction, perplexing, persecution and a bit of striking. No picnic, but there is preservation too. They are NOT crushed, driven to dispair, forsakenness of destruction. The Lord is in it. '
Let's appreciate the difficult job that our dear Pastors do. Let's try to be a joy to them. They are doing it for our joy.
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