Paul is writing his "true son in the faith," Titus to instruct him in some left-over church business. Paul had been through this region...but had failed to established leadership in each town. He gave this task over to one of his star pupils, Titus. So in this letter Paul restates the qualifications of the elder so that Titus will choose and train the correct leadership.
An elder must be:
1) blameless, not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain
2) faithful to his wife
3) a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.
4) hospitable
5) one who loves what is good
6) self-controlled
7) upright
8) holy
9) disciplined
10) He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
These qualifications hold true for leadership in the Lord's church today!!!!
First 26 Weeks
Week 1- Week 26
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