1 Timothy (1 Ti) 3

1Here is a statement you can trust: anyone aspiring to be a congregation leader is seeking worthwhile work. 2A congregation leader must be above reproach, he must be faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, orderly, hospitable and able to teach. 3He must not drink excessively or get into fights; rather, he must be kind and gentle. He must not be a lover of money. 4He must manage his own household well, having children who obey him with all proper respect; 5for if a man can’t manage his own household, how will he be able to care for God’s Messianic Community? 6He must not be a new believer, because he might become puffed up with pride and thus fall under the same judgment as did the Adversary. 7Furthermore, he must be well regarded by outsiders, so that he won’t fall into disgrace and into the Adversary’s trap.

8Likewise, the shammashim must be of good character, people whose word can be trusted. They must not give themselves to excessive drinking or be greedy for dishonest gain. 9They must possess the formerly hidden truth of the faith with a clean conscience. 10And first, let them be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them be appointed shammashim. 11Similarly, the wives must be of good character, not gossips, but temperate, faithful in everything. 12Let the shammashim each be faithful to his wife, managing his children and household well. 13For those who serve well as shammashim gain good standing for themselves and much boldness in the trust that comes through Yeshua the Messiah.

14I hope to visit you soon; but I am writing these things 15so that if I am delayed, you may know how one should behave in the household of God, which is the Messianic Community of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 16Great beyond all question is the formerly hidden truth underlying our faith:

He was manifested physically

and proved righteous spiritually,

seen by angels

and proclaimed among the nations,

trusted throughout the world

and raised up in glory to heaven.

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1 Timothy 3

Rules for Choosing Leaders and Deacons

1Here is a saying you can trust. If anyone wants to be a leader in the church, they want to do a good work for God and people. 2A leader must be free from blame. He must be faithful to his wife. In anything he does, he must not go too far. He must control himself. He must be worthy of respect. He must welcome people into his home. He must be able to teach. 3He must not get drunk. He must not push people around. He must be gentle. He must not be a person who likes to argue. He must not love money. 4He must manage his own family well. He must make sure that his children obey him. And he must do this in a way that gains him respect. 5Suppose someone doesn’t know how to manage his own family. Then how can he take care of God’s church? 6The leader must not be a new believer. If he is, he might become proud. Then he would be judged just like the devil. 7The leader must also be respected by those who are outside the church. Then he will not be put to shame. He will not fall into the devil’s trap.

8In the same way, deacons must be worthy of respect. They must be honest and true. They must not drink too much wine. They must not try to get money by cheating people. 9They must hold on to the deep truths of the faith. Even their own minds tell them to do that. 10First they must be tested. Then let them serve as deacons if there is nothing against them.

11In the same way, the women must be worthy of respect. They must not say things that harm others. In anything they do, they must not go too far. They must be worthy of trust in everything.

12A deacon must be faithful to his wife. He must manage his children and family well. 13Those who have served well earn the full respect of others. They also become more sure of their faith in Christ Jesus.

Paul’s Reasons for Giving Instructions to Timothy

14I hope I can come to you soon. But now I am writing these instructions to you. 15Then if I have to put off my visit, you will know how people should act in God’s family. The family of God is the church of the living God. It is the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16There is no doubt that true godliness comes from this great mystery.

Jesus came as a human being.

The Holy Spirit proved that he was the Son of God.

He was seen by angels.

He was preached among the nations.

People in the world believed in him.

He was taken up to heaven in glory.

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