1 Tim. 3:1-7; Tit. 1:5-9 qualifications elders

aspire, desire above reproachhusband of one

wifetemperat

eprudent respectablehospitable able to

teachnot addicted to wine

not pugnaciousgentle peaceable

free from the love of moneymanages household well, children under

controlnot a new convert

Qualifications from 1 Timothy

good reputation with those outside the church

above reproach

husband of one wifechildren who believe

not self-willed not quick-temperednot addicted to wine

not pugnaciousnot fond of sordid gain hospitable

Qualifications from Titus

loving what is good sensiblejust devoutself-controlled holding fast the faithful word

Aspire, desire to serve God to best of ability• 2 Tim. 3:12 desire to live godly• 1 Th. 4:11 ambition to lead quiet life. . . .• 2 Cor. 8:11 desire to do good deeds. . . .• 2 Cor. 5:9 ambition to please God 2 Cor. 5:1-2 groan, desire to go to heaven

Aspire, desire to serve God to best of ability

Above reproach, blameless• 1 Tim. 6:11-14 to be above reproach: flee sin fight the good fight keep the commandments of God

• 1 Tim. 5:3-8 widows, above reproach