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Desiring the Office?
  • How can the task of teaching fellow believers,
    among whom are those prone to quarrel,
    discriminate, practice immorality, or simply
    behave in a fleshly (immature) way be a good
    thing? 1 Tim. 31

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Being a bishop IS a Good Thing!
  • As an example to fellow believers whoneed to put
    off the old man.
  • A godly and able leader who is able tomanage
    dissenting brethren.
  • As an able teacher of Gods word to build up the
    body and stand against false teachers seeking to
    destroy the body of Christ (if not individuals).

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He Must Be Above Reproach
  • Husband of one wife/ (having children who
    believe, Tit. 16)
  • Temperate (not quick-tempered), prudent,
    respectable
  • Hospitable
  • Able to teach

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Above Reproach (cont.)
  • Not addicted to wine or pugnaciousbut
    gentle/peaceable
  • Free from the love of money
  • Manages his household well
  • Not a new convert
  • Have a good reputation from thoseoutside the
    church

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Do you Desire the Office of Overseer?
  • Seek the Lord with a pure heart and alove for
    souls both the saved and lost.
  • Spend time with the Lord in His word and in
    constant prayer.
  • Be a listener, exhorter, and peacemaker.
  • Learn how to lead be a good follower of the
    Good Shepherd.
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