After affirming that aspiring to the office overseer in the church is a fine work, Paul proceeds to list the characteristics required of one seeking to lead. He distinguishes between elder and deacon positions, with eldership having higher requirements. The requirements relate more to good character than skillfulness or talent. The church is always in need of men and women of good character and beyond reproach to step up to lead. Those that do "obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence..." Would you not want this for your life?
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