Spiritual leadership is a noble task which requires mature Christian character. In part 5 of 1 Timothy & Titus: Godly Life and Leadership, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:1-16.
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Study Notes
Some Context First…
These qualities of Godly leadership…
- are not manifested perfectly in anyone
- are not complete lists
- are not only for elders and deacons
Godly elders are…
- above reproach
- faithful in marriage
- sober-minded
- self-controlled
- respectable
- hospitable
- able to teach
- not drunkards
- gentle
- peaceable
- not lovers of money
- good household managers
- not recent converts
- respected outside the church
- humble
- faithful to the Word
Godly deacons are…
- dignified
- not double-tongued
- sober
- not greedy
- faithful to the faith
- tested
- supported by trustworthy wives
- faithful in marriage
- good household managers
Applying the Text
- Are you on the road to mature Christian character?