Truth For Life on Oneplace.com Elders (Part 3 of 3)
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Nov 22, 2025 Discover the essential characteristics for church elders according to Paul. Learn why being 'above reproach' is crucial, and explore the importance of avoiding pride and quick tempers. Alistair Begg discusses the virtues of moderation and sobriety, while emphasizing the dangers of greed and violence. He highlights six positive traits elders should embody, including hospitality and self-control. The significance of holding on to sound doctrine and identifying truth is also discussed. Ultimately, it's about character over business savvy in leadership roles.
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Reject Character Flaws In Leaders
- Avoid appointing elders who are arrogant, quick-tempered, drunkards, violent, or greedy for gain.
- Select leaders who model humility, patience, sobriety, peace, and financial integrity.
Virtues Define Effective Elders
- Elders must display positive virtues: hospitality, love of good, self-control, uprightness, holiness, and discipline.
- These qualities show a leader’s inner life toward people and God, not just external competence.
Guard Sound Doctrine
- Hold firmly to the trustworthy apostolic word and teach sound doctrine.
- Train future leaders to defend and pass on that truth to protect the church from error.
