Sunday Recap for 9/3: Who should be a church officer?

Sunday Recap for 9/3: Who should be a church officer?

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Sunday 9/3, Evident Grace looked at this Big Picture Question.

Big Picture Question:  Who should be a church officer?

We found our answers in 1 Timothy 3:1-13

1 Timothy 3:  This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.” 2 An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher, 3 not addicted to wine, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy— 4 one who manages his own household competently, having his children under control with all dignity. 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?) 6 He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and fall into the condemnation of the Devil. 7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil’s trap.

8 Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. 11 Wives, too, must be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything. 12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently. 13 For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

We found these two answers to our Big Picture Question:

Who should be a church officer?

  • Elders should be reputable managers of their home.
  • Deacons should be full of Dignity given to serve.

Elders should be reputable managers of their home.

1 Timothy 3:  This saying is trustworthy: “If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble work.” 2 An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher, 3 not addicted to wine, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greed 4 one who manages his own household competently, having his children under control with all dignity. 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?) 6 He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and fall into the condemnation of the Devil.  7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil’s trap.

Deacons should be full of Dignity given to serve.

8 Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons.  11 Wives, too, must be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything.  12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently. 13 For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Big Picture Question:  Who should be a church officer?

Truth: God has graciously gifted the church with elders and dignity who lead the church and their homes with dignity.

Application:  Live knowing that God prepares Godly leadership to greater enable you to be the church.

Action:  Pray for Godly leaders who will equip you to grow in Godliness in both the home and in the community.

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