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Desiring the Office?

• How can the task of teaching fellow believers,
  among whom are those prone to quarrel,
  discriminate, practice immorality, or simply
  behave in a fleshly (immature) way be a good
  thing? 1 Tim. 31

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Being a bishop IS a Good Thing!

• As an example to fellow believers whoneed to put
  off the old man.
• A godly and able leader who is able tomanage
  dissenting brethren.
• As an able teacher of Gods word to build up the
  body and stand against false teachers seeking to
  destroy the body of Christ (if not individuals).

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He Must Be Above Reproach

• Husband of one wife/ (having children who
  believe, Tit. 16)
• Temperate (not quick-tempered), prudent,
  respectable
• Hospitable
• Able to teach

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Above Reproach (cont.)

• Not addicted to wine or pugnaciousbut
  gentle/peaceable
• Free from the love of money
• Manages his household well
• Not a new convert
• Have a good reputation from thoseoutside the
  church

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Do you Desire the Office of Overseer?

• Seek the Lord with a pure heart and alove for
  souls both the saved and lost.
• Spend time with the Lord in His word and in
  constant prayer.
• Be a listener, exhorter, and peacemaker.
• Learn how to lead be a good follower of the
  Good Shepherd.