“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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“It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do” (1 Timothy 3:1). There is honor for…
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“But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint” (1 Timothy 2:15). Are we all not preserved when…
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“For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression” (1 Timothy 2:13-14).…
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“But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet” (1 Timothy 2:12). If this is from the Lord, then it…
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“A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness” (1 Timothy 2:11). Is Paul speaking of a specific situation, or in general? The church has taken this line and held…
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“Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, but rather by means of good…
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