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Old 04-29-2008, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by tcalbrecht View Post

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.
After I posted I began asking myself the same question. Do you know any godly elders who do not have families and how did they demonstrate blameless stewardship?

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The same kind of godly submission that our Lord evoked in others.
Can you give some concrete examples? Perhpas a business owner or a teacher?
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