The Appointing of Elders

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The Appointing of Elders
23 Qualifications
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The Appointing of Elders
Not Greedy for Money
Not Covetous
aischrokerdes Not loving money, not
materialistic.
aphilarguros Without self-indulgence.
Obsessed with having/getting more. Willing to
obtain money in unscrupulous ways Col 35
Idolatry 1 Tim 610 Root of all evil
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Gentle / Not Quarrelsome
amachos Not contentious, abstaining from
fighting.
epieikes Seemingly, suitable, equitable, fair,
mild
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The Appointing of Elders
Father of Faithful Children
pistos 1) trusty, faithful in the execution of
commands, 2) one who has become convinced that
Jesus is the Messiah and author of salvation
1 Tim 311
1 Tim 39
Titus 19
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Not A Novice / Self-willed / Soon Angry
neophutos Newly planted, a new
convert. Because being puffed up with pride he
fall into the same condemnation as the devil.
authades Self-pleasing, self-willed,
arrogant. Not Lord Over (1 Pet 53) Not a
Diotrephes (3 Jn 9-10)
orgilos Prone to anger, quick-tempered HOT-HEADE
D Prov 1518 Prov 151
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The Appointing of Elders
Lover of What is Good / Just / Holy
philagathos Fond of good, that is, a promoter of
virtueloving goodness Promotes all that is
good peace, love, bible study, worship.
dikaios In a judicial sense, passing just
judgment on others. WITHOUT PARITIALITY Prov
111 Jas 21
hosios Free from wickedness . . . pure holy,
pious SANCTIFIED A holy man to enter and do a
holy work!
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The Appointing of Elders
Wives of Elders
1 Tim 311 Likewise their wives must be reverent,
not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.
Semnos August, dignified, esteemed, godly. To be
venerated for her character. A distinguished
godly woman!
Diabolos Prone to insult, malign, vilify,
gossip accusing falsely. A woman who controls
her tongue.
nephaleos (KJV-Sober) Sober, temperate A
careful woman in all she does.
Pistos Trustworthy, reliable, dependable. Faithf
ul to God, her husband, her children, her duties,
the church.
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