Note that Paul associates laying on of hands too hastily with participating in other people's sins (1 Timothy 5:22). Verses 24 and 25 shed further light on Paul's meaning. When we give someone spiritual authority over a congregation we are either participating in blessing those people or we are bringing harm to them. If the person is of God, we are participating in blessing the flock. If the person is not either ready for ministry or is a self willed person, then we are participating in his sin.
This same principle applies to personal relationships. We need to love freely but be cautious with whom we join ourselves. Healthy friendships are built over time. Whirlwind romance or friendships often lead to painful endings.
