This is a trustworthy saying: "If someone aspires to be an elder, he desires an honorable position." So an elder 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. He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money. ... Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the devil's trap.
- I Timothy 3:1-3 & 7 NLT
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