- Matthew 4:23
- Matthew 5:31-34 – See Matthew 19:6-9.
JJ
December 24, 2014
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CL
December 21, 2014
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DW
December 21, 2014
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JJ
December 21, 2014
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DW
December 17, 2014
- I Timothy 3:2-7; Titus 1:6-9
- Qualifications for elders, continued:
- Peaceable (I Timothy 3:3) – Not contentious or quarrelsome (see also Titus 3:2)
- Loving what is good (Titus 1:8) – Loving and practicing what is good.
- Just (Titus 1:8) – See John 7:24; Colossians 4:1. Righteous and just.
- Devout (Titus 1:8) – Holy, righteous, and unpolluted with wickedness. See Hebrews 7:26.
- Hospitable (I Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8) – A friend of, or kind to strangers. See I Peter 4:9.
- Does “hospitality” have to include overnight lodging?
- I don’t think so. Hebrews 13:2; Genesis 18
- Is it only “hospitality” if the person is a stranger?
- Does “hospitality” have to include overnight lodging?
- Not addicted to wine (I Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7) – Not a drunkard. This does not include the responsible and temperate use of alcohol (i.e. for medicinal purposes).
- Not pugnacious (I Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7) – Not a striker or violent person.
- Not quick tempered (Titus 1:7) – Not prone to anger. See Ephesians 4:26; Mark 3:5.
- Not self-willed (Titus 1:7) – Not one who is pleased with himself or despises others. See I Peter 5:3.
- Free from the love of money (I Timothy 3:3) – Not fond of money or covetous. See I Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5; Luke 16:13.
- Not fond of sordid gain (Titus 1:7; I Timothy 3:3) – Not eager to gain even if it degrades his character.
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anger
covetousness
drinking
elders
greed
hospitality
materialism
peace
pride
qualifications for elders
righteousness
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