Should the elder have a reputation for being a bully or having a fond affection for money? This coming Lord's day, we will wrap up verse 7 by looking at the last two negatives (not pugnacious and not fond of sordid gain) qualities that shouldn't be present in a man who holds the office of elder or a potential elder candidate. We will then look at the godly characteristics (opposites: gentleness and contentment) that should instead govern an elder's life and relationships which emulates Jesus Christ, our loving Shepherd.
Additional References: Num. 11:1; Ps. 23; Prov. 1:19; 3:31; 20:1; Is. 40:11; Jer. 23:1-4; Ezek. 22:24-31; 34:1-10; Matt. 5:5; 7:15; 11:25-30; 21:5; Luke 20:46-47; John 10:1-18; 2 Cor. 10:1; Gal. 5:22-23; 6:1; Eph. 4:2; Phil. 4:5; Col. 3:12; 1 Thess. 2:7; 1 Tim. 3:3, 8; 6:3-11; 2 Tim. 2:24-26; 3:1-9; Titus 3:1; James 3:17; 1 Pet. 2:18; 3:4, 15; 5:1-3
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