Titus 1:6

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An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

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  • 1 Tim 3:2-7 : 2 The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher, 3 not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money. 4 He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity. 5 But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God? 6 He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact. 7 And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.
  • 1 Tim 3:12 : 12 Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.
  • Titus 1:6-8 : 6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion. 7 For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain. 8 Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.
  • Titus 1:10 : 10 For there are many rebellious people, idle talkers, and deceivers, especially those with Jewish connections,
  • Ezek 44:22 : 22 They must not marry a widow or a divorcee, but they may marry a virgin from the house of Israel or a widow who is a priest’s widow.
  • Mal 2:15 : 15 No one who has even a small portion of the Spirit in him does this. What did our ancestor do when seeking a child from God? Be attentive, then, to your own spirit, for one should not be disloyal to the wife he took in his youth.
  • Luke 1:5 : 5 Birth Announcement of John the Baptist During the reign of Herod king of Judea, there lived a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and he had a wife named Elizabeth, who was a descendant of Aaron.
  • Eph 5:18 : 18 And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,
  • 1 Thess 5:14 : 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all.
  • Gen 18:19 : 19 I have chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just. Then the LORD will give to Abraham what he promised him.”
  • Lev 21:7 : 7 They must not take a wife defiled by prostitution, nor are they to take a wife divorced from her husband, for the priest is holy to his God.
  • Lev 21:14 : 14 He must not marry a widow, a divorced woman, or one profaned by prostitution; he may only take a virgin from his people as a wife.
  • 1 Sam 2:11 : 11 Then Elkanah went back home to Ramah. Eli’s Sons Misuse Their Sacred OfficeThe boy was serving the LORD with the favor of Eli the priest.
  • 1 Sam 2:22 : 22 Eli was very old. And he would hear about everything that his sons used to do to all the people of Israel and how they used to go to bed with the women who were stationed at the entrance to the tent of meeting.
  • 1 Sam 2:29-30 : 29 Why are you scorning my sacrifice and my offering that I commanded for my dwelling place? You have honored your sons more than you have me by having made yourselves fat from the best parts of all the offerings of my people Israel.’ 30 Therefore the LORD, the God of Israel, says,‘I really did say that your house and your ancestor’s house would serve me forever.’ But now the LORD says,‘May it never be! For I will honor those who honor me, but those who despise me will be cursed!
  • 1 Sam 3:12-13 : 12 On that day I will carry out against Eli everything that I spoke about his house– from start to finish! 13 You should tell him that I am about to judge his house forever because of the sin that he knew about. For his sons were cursing God, and he did not rebuke them.
  • Prov 28:7 : 7 The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

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  • 1 Tim 3:1-12
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    1Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons This saying is trustworthy:“If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

    2The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

    3not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.

    4He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

    5But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?

    6He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.

    7And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

    8Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,

    9holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

    10And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

    11Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

    12Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

  • Titus 1:7-8
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    7For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

    8Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

  • 1 Tim 5:7-11
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    7Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.

    8But if someone does not provide for his own, especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

    9No widow should be put on the list unless she is at least sixty years old, was the wife of one husband,

    10and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress– as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

    11But do not accept younger widows on the list, because their passions may lead them away from Christ and they will desire to marry,

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    2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

    3Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

    4In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

    5to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

    6Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,

    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

    8and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

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    5Titus’ Task on Crete The reason I left you in Crete was to set in order the remaining matters and to appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

  • 1 Tim 5:14
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    14So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.

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    14to obey this command without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ

  • Eph 5:27
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    27so that he may present the church to himself as glorious– not having a stain or wrinkle, or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

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    16If a believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. The church should not be burdened, so that it may help the widows who are truly in need.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

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    2But because of immoralities, each man should have relations with his own wife and each woman with her own husband.

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    2older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters– with complete purity.

    3Honor widows who are truly in need.

    4But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God.

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    1Those who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters as deserving of full respect. This will prevent the name of God and Christian teaching from being discredited.

  • 1 Cor 7:14
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    14For the unbelieving husband is sanctified because of the wife, and the unbelieving wife because of her husband. Otherwise your children are unclean, but now they are holy.

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    8To the unmarried and widows I say that it is best for them to remain as I am.

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    1Church Discipline It is actually reported that sexual immorality exists among you, the kind of immorality that is not permitted even among the Gentiles, so that someone is cohabiting with his father’s wife.

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    35I am saying this for your benefit, not to place a limitation on you, but so that without distraction you may give notable and constant service to the Lord.

    36If anyone thinks he is acting inappropriately toward his virgin, if she is past the bloom of youth and it seems necessary, he should do what he wishes; he does not sin. Let them marry.

  • 2 Pet 3:14
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    14Exhortation to the Faithful Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.

  • 1 Cor 7:11
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    11(but if she does, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband), and a husband should not divorce his wife.

  • Luke 1:6
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    6They were both righteous in the sight of God, following all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.

  • 1 Tim 1:10
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    10sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers– in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.

  • Phil 2:15
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    15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without blemish though you live in a crooked and perverse society, in which you shine as lights in the world

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    2Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.

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    6By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.