These
are men who have met the qualifications which Christ set forth in Titus
and I Timothy for elders, and have been appointed by the University
congregation.
Titus 1:5-9
"For
this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what
remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you. Namely, if
any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who
believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion. For the overseer
must be above reproach as God's steward, not self-willed, not
quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of
sordid gain, but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just,
devout, self-controlled, holding fast the faithful word which is in
accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in
sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict."
I Timothy 3:1-7
"It
is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of
overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. An overseer, then, must
be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent,
respectable, hospitable, able to teach. Not addicted to wine or
pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money. He
must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children
under control with all dignity (but if a man does not know how to
manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?),
and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall
into the condemnation incurred by the devil. And he must have a good
reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into
reproach and the snare of the devil."
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