These qualities are seen in the Pastoral Epistles which every leader must start off by putting emphasis on these books apart from the general whole Bible.
The Pastoral letters are 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus.
Written By Bishop Pride Sibiya
1. Monogamous: Husband /wife of one spouse and serial monogamy is seriously monogamy.
2. Temperate: Moderate and sober-minded.
3. Self-control: We should not be driven by instinct-like character animals e.g. cat and rat. You should rule over instinct.
4. Should be respectable: Appearance, actions.
5. Hospitable (from hospital which is the root of hospitality): Should sympathise and be welcoming.
6. Understands doctrine.
7. Able teacher.
8. Gentle.
9. Not a lover of money and dishonest gain. Avoid illegal deals.
10. Mature in faith: Not easily blown to and fro by every wind of doctrine.
11. Good reputation outside the church.
12. Sincere but right: Honest and faithful.
13. Good family manager.
14. Women and their wives must be virtuous.
15. Not overbearing: Disciplined and humble.
Qualities of Overseers and Deacons:
1. Monogamous: Husband /wife of one spouse and serial monogamy is seriously monogamy.
2. Temperate: Moderate and sober-minded.
3. Self-control: We should not be driven by instinct-like character animals e.g. cat and rat. You should rule over instinct.
4. Should be respectable: Appearance, actions.
5. Hospitable (from hospital which is the root of hospitality): Should sympathise and be welcoming.
6. Understands doctrine.
7. Able teacher.
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Qualities Required For Above-Reproach Christian Leaders |
9. Not a lover of money and dishonest gain. Avoid illegal deals.
10. Mature in faith: Not easily blown to and fro by every wind of doctrine.
11. Good reputation outside the church.
12. Sincere but right: Honest and faithful.
13. Good family manager.
14. Women and their wives must be virtuous.
15. Not overbearing: Disciplined and humble.
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