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1 Timothy 3:5 Qualifications for Elders 4


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(If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?

I'm reminded of the parable of the Talents, as told by Jesus in Matthew 25.

The Kingdom of God is like a man going on a journey, but before he goes, he entrusts his property to three of his employees, each according to his ability. To one, he gives $1,000,000 (a talent is about 20 years salary @ $50K = $1M), to the next $2,000,000, and to the third $5,000,000. Over time, the value of the last two doubled, while the first did nothing with his portfolio, and its value remained the same.

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