"So an elder must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must be able to teach. He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money. He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God's church?"
Though these are instructions concerning the qualifications for an elder to serve in a church, it's also a good "job description" of a godly husband and father. How do you (or your husband) measure up? If you're a man, pray about any areas that may be weaknesses, and seek God's grace for those areas. If you're a wife, pray for God to encourage and strengthen your husband, and look for ways you can cooperate with God in that area. Take these qualifications seriously when it's time to choose church leaders.
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