1. The Qualifications of Elders and Deacons Wives
1 Timothy 3:11
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2. Grave/Dignified
Used 4 times in the New Testament (Phil. 4:8; Tit. 2:2; 1 Tim. 3:8, 11)
BDAG: “to evoking special respect; (1) of living entities; (a) human beings worthy of respect/honor, noble, dignified, serious…”
Thayer: that characteristic of a person or thing which entitles to reverence, or respect dignity, majesty, sanctity.
The worthy woman inspired respect (Prov. 31:25, 28, 29)
She is not guilty of crudity or course jesting.
She is joyous, but dignified. Living in a way that inspires respect.
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3. Not Slanderous/Not Malicious Gossips
Diabolos
BDAG: (1) pertains to engagement in slander, slanderous (2) substantively, one who engages in slander
Talebearers, gossips, innuendo
She should speak the truth in love (Eph. 4:15)
She is not loose lipped or a gossip.
Can she control her tongue?
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4. Sober/Temperate
BDAG: (1) pertains to being very moderate in drinking of an alcoholic beverage, temperate, sober (2) pertains to being restrained in conduct, self-controlled, level headed,…”
Patton: “One must be prudent and self-controlled under emotional wisdom at all times…”
Used 6 times in the New Testament (1 Thess. 5:6,8; 2 Tim. 4:5; 1 Peter 1:13; 4:7; 5:8)
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5. Faithful in All Things
Pistos occurs some 67 times in the New Testament. It refers to faithful and reliable.
BDAG: (1) pertaining to being worthy of belief or trust, trustworthy, faithful, dependable, inspiring trust/faith (2) pertaining to being trusting, cherishing faith trust.
Is she reliable or trustworthy?
Can she be counted on to uphold the Lord’s cause?
Is her faithfulness to the Lord, her husband, her family and the church evident?
Does she fulfill her responsibilities and seek opportunities to serve others?
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6. Supporting Her Husband in Meeting the Qualifications
Husband of one wife
Given to hospitality
One that rules his own household well
Believing children
Good report toward those who are without
Loving what is good
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