SUMMARY: Paul discusses leaders in the church, explaining what each must do or not do in order to fulfill such a role. "He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach. He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money." Church leaders should not be elected because they are popular, nor should they be allowed to push their way to the top. Instead, they should be chosen by the church because of their respect for the truth, both in what they believe and in how they live. Spiritual leadership must begin at home. If a man is not willing to care for, discipline, and teach his children, he is not qualified to lead the church. New faith needs time to mature. New believers should have a place of service, but they should not be put into leadership positions until they are firmly grounded in their faith. They need a solid Christian lifestyle and a knowledge of the Word of God.
SUMMARY:
Paul discusses leaders in the church, explaining what each must do or not do in order to fulfill such a role. "He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach. He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money."
Church leaders should not be elected because they are popular, nor should they be allowed to push their way to the top. Instead, they should be chosen by the church because of their respect for the truth, both in what they believe and in how they live.
Spiritual leadership must begin at home. If a man is not willing to care for, discipline, and teach his children, he is not qualified to lead the church.
New faith needs time to mature. New believers should have a place of service, but they should not be put into leadership positions until they are firmly grounded in their faith. They need a solid Christian lifestyle and a knowledge of the Word of God.