“By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness: He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on…
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“I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought…
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“For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 3:13). Seek to…
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“Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households” (1 Timothy 3:12). Good management is a sign of balance. Good and…
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“Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things” (1 Timothy 3:11). Not malicious gossips, but temperate and dignified, is what it says. This is…
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“These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach” (1 Timothy 3:10). We all need testing. This is not something negative,…
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“Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear…
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“And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil” (1 Timothy 3:7). A…
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“He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity” (1 Timothy 3:4) The first thing to always remember is that no…
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“An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from…
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