Text: Titus 1:5-9
Main Idea: Jesus leads His church through a plurality of elders who display imperfect, yet, clear spiritual maturity under His headship.
- Elders display spiritual maturity in the home. (vs. 6)
- A one-woman man.
- A really good dad.
- Elders display spiritual maturity through personal character. (vs. 7-8)
- An elder must NOT be:
- Arrogant
- Quick-tempered (James 1:19)
- A drunkard
- Violent
- Greedy for gain (1 Tim. 3:3)
- An elder MUST be:
- Hospitable
- A lover of good (Phil. 4:8)
- Self-controlled
- Upright
- Holy
- Disciplined
- An elder must NOT be:
- Elders display spiritual maturity through centering their lives and teaching on the Bible. (vs. 9)
- Elders have deep, strong Biblical conviction.
- Two doctrinal tasks for elders:
- Teach sound doctrine
- Rebuke those who oppose sound doctrine
Discussion Questions: Did you learn anything new today about church leadership? Based on the list from our text, are there areas of your life that need grace to change? In your home? In your personal character? In your doctrinal convictions? How will you pray for your church leaders?