“From Miletus he (Paul) was sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.”

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“From Miletus he (Paul) was sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.”

And why do these traits matter? I would point out Paul’s characteristics, detailing them from our scripture reading. Complete and total commitment Ownership of his calling Willingness to accept consequences Compulsion to evangelize Offering his service without expectation of recompense Charging others to likeminded in generosity, compassion and edification And why do these traits matter?

Complete and total commitment

Ownership of His calling

Willingness to accept consequences

COMPULSION TO EVANGELIZE

Offering his service without expectation of recompense

Charging others to likeminded in generosity, compassion and edification