Titus 1:7

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Because a church leader takes care of God’s family, he must be blameless. He must not push people around, or get angry easily, or get drunk, or try to get money by cheating people.

Cross References

2 Peter 2:10

Most of all, this is true of people who are corrupted by their wrong desires and hate to be under authority. People like that are cocky and arrogant. They’re not afraid even to insult heavenly beings.

Ephesians 5:18

Don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to wild living. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

1 Peter 5:2

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care. Watch over them, not because you have to, but because you want to. That’s what God wants you to do. Don’t do it to try to get money in dishonest ways, but because you really want to serve.

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you has received a gift that you can use to serve others. You should use it as something that God has trusted you with. These gifts come in many forms.

Luke 12:42

The Lord answered, “Suppose a master gives one of his servants the job of giving the other servants their food at the right time, as a faithful and wise manager.

Titus 2:3

In the same way, teach the older women to live in a way that shows respect for God. They must not tell lies about others, and they must not become heavy drinkers. Instead, they must teach what is good.

Titus 1:5

I left you on the island of Crete because I wanted you to take care of some unfinished business. I wanted you to appoint elders in every town, and I told you how to do that.

Philippians 1:1

From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To all of God’s holy people in Christ Jesus in Philippi, together with your leaders and deacons.

Matthew 24:45

“Suppose a master puts one of his slaves in charge of the other slaves and tells him to give them their food at the right time. The master would want to choose a faithful and wise slave to do that.