2So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. 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.b
1 Timothy 3 lays out the qualifications for church leaders—overseers and deacons—and then pivots to describe the church itself as the household of God and the pillar and foundation of the truth. Paul’s concern is not with personality or charisma but with character, reputation, an
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