August 04, 2007

Qualifications-Part Two

The next 8 characteristics of the elder are self explanatory.

4.Temperate-sober and watchful

5. Prudent-self controlled

6. Respectable-orderly

7. Hospitable-friendly toward strangers

8. Able to teach

9. Not addicted to wine-not to be constantly around wine (drinking often).

10. Nor pugnacious, but gentle-not quarrelsome but patient

11. Free from the love of money.


Next: The home and children of the elder.

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