I Timothy 3:2-7; Titus 1:6-9Qualifications for elders, continued:Peaceable (I Timothy 3:3) – Not contentious or quarrelsome (see also Titus 3:2)Loving what is good (Titus 1:8) – Loving and practicing what is good.Just (Titus 1:8) – See John 7:24; Colossians 4:1. Righteous and just.Devout (Titus 1:8) – Holy, righteous, and unpolluted with wickedness. See Hebrews 7:26.Hospitable (I Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8) – A friend of, or kind to strangers. See I Peter 4:9.Does “hospitality” have to include overnight lodging?I don’t think so. Hebrews 13:2; Genesis 18Is it only “hospitality” if the person is a stranger?Not addicted to wine (I Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7) – Not a drunkard. This does not include the responsible and temperate use of alcohol (i.e. for medicinal purposes).Not pugnacious (I Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7) – Not a striker or violent person.Not quick tempered (Titus 1:7) – Not prone to anger. See Ephesians 4:26; Mark 3:5.Not self-willed (Titus 1:7) – Not one who is pleased with himself or despises others. See I Peter 5:3.Free from the love of money (I Timothy 3:3) – Not fond of money or covetous. See I Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5; Luke 16:13.Not fond of sordid gain (Titus 1:7; I Timothy 3:3) – Not eager to gain even if it degrades his character.
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