1Tim 3:7 Qualifications for an Overseer Part 5

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Qualifications for an Overseer Part 5

1Tim 3:7 "Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil."

That is, he should have a good reputation among non-Christians. Jesus had such a reputation. For even while Pilate had him crucified, he did declare him innocent. While Christians will have those who will speak evil of them illegitimately, let it not be that they be spoken evil of legitimately. For such is the case for a number of institutional church leaders today, whose sinfulness is so obvious that non-Christians take note of it. In fact hypocrisy among the religious elite is often claimed as the main hinderance against people converting to Christianity. So it's important for church leaders be of good repute.

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