04-29-2008, 10:43 AM
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Tit 1:6,7 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God...
| An elder must demonstrate that he is above reproach as the steward (house manager) of God. Ordinarily, that would be demonstrated by the stewardship of his wife and children. However, if blamelessness in stewardship could be demonstrated some other way, then that might be acceptable.
I think disqualification based on the lack of children is going to far. That being said, I believe that ordinarily God prepares elders through the stewardship of their wife and children. | Suppose you are sitting on a candidates and credentials committee. What other comparable "stewardship" would be appropriate to demonstrate ability in this area? Remember, the key in Paul’s requirements is concrete demonstration of the ability to evoke godly submission. Household submission is important and unique and parallels to a degree the submission found in the church.
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