David Guzik commentary on 1 Timothy 3, where Paul instructs Timothy on the character qualifications for elders and deacons among God's people.

Chapter 3 consists of three major sections. Verses 1 through 7 discuss the qualifications of elders in the church.

1. A minister must be blameless, he must not lie under any scandal; he must give as little occasion for blame as can be, because this would be a prejudice to ...

A sound and prayerful decision is better than a quick decision. If an elder fails to act prudently, his rash decisions can be very destructive for the church.

God was pleased to manifest himself to man, by his own Son taking the nature of man. Though reproached as a sinner, and put to death as a malefactor, Christ was ...

1 Timothy 3 Lesson · Devote their lives to serving others, and glorifying God, · Take the time to get to know those that they will be overseeing.

21 авг. 2023 г. · 1 Timothy 3 provides a blueprint for godly leadership, stressing that those who desire to serve must first prove themselves capable and worthy.

He who loves money will stick at nothing in order to get it. Fair and foul methods are to him alike, provided they may be equally productive. For the sake of ...

31 мая 2024 г. · 1 Timothy 3:1 It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do.

Paul continues the virtues needed: “They must not be heavy drinkers or troublemakers. Instead, they must be kind and gentle and not love money.”