I really like this chapter. It says plainly how you should live your life is you want to be a leader.
1. blameless
2. married to only one person
3. even tempered
4. willing to think
5. behaves good
6. a host
7. a teacher
8. not a drunkard
9. not violent
10. not greedy
11. gentle
12. doesn't pick fights
13. doesn't want what others have
14. takes care of own household
15. children brought up to be respectful
16. has experience
17. has a good testimony
18. reverant
19. speaks what they mean plainly
20. good conscience
21. marriage partner also of good character
22. bold in believing Jesus
Wow, that is quite a list to live up to. Being a leader of God's people is a very important task and only God's righteousness and character can help us to become that which is needed to nourish and guide God's children.
The chapter ends saying that these are also qualities to have in the house of God. The house of God is more than a church building. It is something solid that we believe in Jesus. Jesus is truth.
Here is that truth plainly, and it is not to be disputed.
"God was manifested in the flesh,
Justified in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world,
Received up in glory."
Jesus was both divine and human. He came to earth in human form with a human body to live our lives so that we might be saved. So simple. We just have to believe, accept, and then testify that.
This is a place where I am study God's Word for myself. I am a bit of a historian so also including some research into the culture of the times and people that I come across as I read the Bible will be here too. This is just a way for me to share what I learn with others as well as feel like I am being held accountable for keeping up with my devotions. I am lazy by nature and need that small check and balance.
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