October 10
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REQUIREMENTS FOR CHURCH LEADERS
A poem by ILMA
If someone desires to be a church leader, he seeks a moral position
A church leader must be someone whose life is blameless
He must be faithful to his spouse and must exercise self-control
Living wisely and having a good reputation teaching are requirements as well.
A church leader must enjoy having guests in his or her home
He cannot be a heavy drinker or be violent to anyone
He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money
He must manage his own family well and have respectful and obedient children.
If a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?
A church leader mustn’t be a new believer, because he might become proud and fall
People outside church must speak well of him so he won’t fall into the devil’s trap.
In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity
They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money
They must be committed to the mystery of the faith
And they also must live with a clear conscience.
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MEMORY VERSE
If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.
– 1 Timothy 3:1
Read: 1 Timothy 3:1-13
It is sad that some churches have compromised their spiritual growth. Some churches fail to refer to the requirements laid by the Lord in the bible regarding church leaders’ selection.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it important to re-think if you are wanting to be a church leader?
• Why do we need to be very careful in selecting leaders of a congregation if we are members of the board or appointees?
• Why do you think Paul requires blameless living for church leaders?