1. Qualities of Elders
1 Timothy 3:7

2. Good Testimony Good: KALON
Testimony: MARTURION – witness (Mk 14:55), martyr, testimony (Jn 1:19)
“Good reputation” – NASB; NIV; “Well thought of” – ESV
“Good report” – KJV; “Good testimony” - ASV
An elder must be well thought of by those who are members of the church, but also of those outside of the church
Does this mean all will speak well of him? – Luke 6:26
Who would you ask about this man?
Coworkers? Neighbors?

3. Why is it important to have a good reputation?
Not having a good reputation would cause reproach.
The devil is waiting with a snare
He would love to humiliate and elder of the Lord’s church
Should we rush to appoint elders? Why would it be important to take your time?
Is it easier to get a man “in” or “out” of an eldership?

4. Review: Qualities from 1 Timothy (15 total)
Blameless
One woman man (husband of one wife)
Temperate
Sober minded
Good behavior
Hospitable
Able to teach
Not given (addicted; abstinent) to wine

5. Review: Qualities from 1 Timothy (15 total)
Not violent; not a striker
Not greedy for money
Gentle
Not quarrelsome (contentious)
Not covetous (free from love of money)
Rules his house well
Children in submission; under control
With reverence; respect
Not a new convert
Good reputation w/outsiders

6. Qualities from Titus 1:5-9
In His House
In God’s House
Blameless (above reproach)
One woman man (husband of one wife)
Having faithful children
Not accused of dissipation or insubordination
Blameless as God’s steward
Not self willed
Not quick tempered
Not given (addicted) to wine
Not violent
Not greedy for money
Hospitable
A lover of good
Sober-minded
Just, holy, self controlled
Holding fast the faithful word