1 Timothy 3
3 The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach,
the husband of one wife,
sober-minded,
self-controlled,
respectable,
hospitable,
able to teach,
3 not a drunkard,
not violent but gentle,
not quarrelsome,
not a lover of money.
4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church?
He must not be a recent convert,
or he may become puffed up with conceit and
fall into the condemnation of the devil.
7 Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into a snare of the devil.
8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that,
15 if I delay,
you may know how one ought to behave
in the household of God,
which is the church of the living God,
a pillar and buttress of the truth.
16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
He was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated by the Spirit,
seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world,
taken up in glory.
Jesus left His Words on peace - people willing to be at peace find peace.
The Word of God remains. Stands sure. Is with God. Is fulfilled by Father God. Is sent from Father God and returns to Him complete. Lives and is Active. Jesus Christ is the Word of God.
This Word is for people who want to live in peace. These are HIS Words on Peace.
be above reproach,
the husband of one wife,
sober-minded,
self-controlled,
respectable,
hospitable,
able to teach,
not a drunkard,
not violent but gentle,
not quarrelsome,
not a lover of money.
And He adds to have humility in verse 6.
Delay. Lag. Wonder. Wait.
Does this happen in Scripture? Would God take His time?
Methuselah - was know for his endurance.
Noah built that boat for 120 years.
Abraham merely waited 25 years.
Jacob worked for his father in law for 14 years and a few years more before he returned to his homeland.
Moses was 80 years old and 40 years in the desert waiting upon Father God's timing and plan.
Joshua waited 40 years.
David waited 25 years.
Lag in our hurry up times. Why?
Father God in Jesus said we are bound to have problems in life. We return Home like the Prodigal Son having grown up some.
With Jesus, all of that happened in 3 years. Or more when you consider even at His birth, God was working.
God's timing - is the Lord's.
Father,
In Your Holiness -
Blessed are the Words of God.
Praise the Lord, all you nations;
extol Him, all you peoples.
For great is His Love towards
us,
and the Faithfulness of the Lord
endures forever.
Light shines on the righteous
and
joy on the upright in heart.
Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous,
and praise His Holy Name.
Jesus is Lord. Alleluia.
Amen.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves †
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