If you read the suggested passage each day, by the end of 30 days you will have read the entire New Testament.
Day 25
30-day reading plan: 1 Timothy – Philemon
Daily Verse: 1 Timothy 3: 4
He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.
30-day reading plan: 1 Timothy – Philemon
Daily Verse: 1 Timothy 3: 4
He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.
These are 3 pastoral letters sent to Timothy and Philemon. The author of 1 & 2 Timothy reminds Timothy of his authority and warns him to defend the Church against false teachers and deceiving knowledge as the works of the devil. Timothy may be young but he is a good servant who is faithful to the teachings of the apostles.
The author uses the metaphor of a household to convey his understanding of how the Church should relate to one another. The leaders of the Church should be judged on their worthiness for leadership based on how they manage their own household, because, if someone cannot manage their own household, they will not be able to manage God's household.
In the New Testament, there are a few leadership roles in the Church: Elders, Bishops, and Deacons. The requirements are similar for each of the roles: be above reproach, married only once, temperate, sensible, hospitable, not a drunkard, gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy, children are believers, and not accused of debauchery. Churches today have their own standard of qualifications for those who would serve in the role of Elder or Deacon, such as: active in worship and service, knowledge of Scripture, good role model and the ability to humbly and reverently serve Christ's church.
In the Disciples' tradition, the Elders and Deacons provide spiritual leadership and serve the Lord's Supper. Elders and Deacons are expected to serve in leaderships roles such as serving on the Board and participating in mission. Fulfilling the calling of Elder or Deacon is not easy, nor should it be, but it is a calling which God equips leaders to serve.
The author uses the metaphor of a household to convey his understanding of how the Church should relate to one another. The leaders of the Church should be judged on their worthiness for leadership based on how they manage their own household, because, if someone cannot manage their own household, they will not be able to manage God's household.
In the New Testament, there are a few leadership roles in the Church: Elders, Bishops, and Deacons. The requirements are similar for each of the roles: be above reproach, married only once, temperate, sensible, hospitable, not a drunkard, gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy, children are believers, and not accused of debauchery. Churches today have their own standard of qualifications for those who would serve in the role of Elder or Deacon, such as: active in worship and service, knowledge of Scripture, good role model and the ability to humbly and reverently serve Christ's church.
In the Disciples' tradition, the Elders and Deacons provide spiritual leadership and serve the Lord's Supper. Elders and Deacons are expected to serve in leaderships roles such as serving on the Board and participating in mission. Fulfilling the calling of Elder or Deacon is not easy, nor should it be, but it is a calling which God equips leaders to serve.
Question for reflection:
Is the way in which you manage your household worthy of respect?
Is the way in which you manage your household worthy of respect?
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