1 TIMOTHY

Chapter 3

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STUDY:

• What does Paul say about someone who aspires to be an elder?
  


• Why do you think are requirements for a man to be an elder?
  


• Why should we follow these requirements when adminstering elders or deacons?
  


• Why do you think women are not "qualified" to be elders or deacons?

APPLICATION:

• Why should we all aspire to have the attributes of an elder or deacon?
  


• Which qualities do you lack that can be given to God for change?

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Read my thoughts on this chapter:

"women: elders or deacons?"

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HIGHLIGHTED TEXT:

If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task.  Therefore an overseer must be above reproach.  {Verses 1-2}

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