Open Homes, Open Lives
“But hospitable…” (Titus 1:8) As Paul listed the character qualities Titus was to use to appoint leaders in among the many new churches on the island of Crete, we see here that he mentioned the practice of hospitality. This means that God regards this as one characteristic of a person qualified for leadership among the […]
Not Greedy for Money
For a bishop must be… not greedy for money. (Titus 1:7) Paul listed several qualities that Titus should look for as he appointed leaders in the many young churches on the island of Crete. Here at the end of verse 7, another quality is mentioned. A leader among God’s people must not be greedy for money. […]
Not Violent
For a bishop must be… not violent. (Titus 1:7) As we read what the Apostle Paul wrote as a description of the character Titus should look for in leaders among God’s people, it’s good for us to ask: If I’m not a leader among the people of God, and don’t plan on being a leader, why […]