1 Timothy 3:6
He must not be a recent convert, or he may become proud and fall under the same judgment as the devil.
Treated in 5 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- At the Master's Feet ·
Heaven and Hell cites 1 Tim. iii.6
…and, deeming themselves to be God, fall through pride into the punishment of hell (1 Tim. iii.6; Jude 6; Isa. xiv. 12-17). In this way they are trained and educated; and when they…
- George Müller of Bristol ·
Appendix M: Church Conduct cites 1 Tim. iii. 2-7
…the Spirit, 1 Tim. iii. 1, confirmed by the possession of the requisite qualifications, 1 Tim. iii. 2-7; Tit. i. 6-9, and by the Lord's blessing resting upon their labours, 1 Cor. ix. 2. In 1…
- Lectures to My Students ·
The Call to the Ministry cites 1 Tim. iii. 2-7
…be their father and counsellor. Read carefully the qualifications of a bishop, given in 1 Tim. iii. 2-7, and in Titus i. 6-9. If such gifts and graces be not in you and abound, it may be…
- Soar Like The Eagle ·
Being Released cites 1 Timothy 3: 1-7
…recognize and support these.)} Biblical Qualifications: These are to be mostly found in 1 Timothy 3: 1-7 and Titus 1: 5-9. We would recognize that: It is good for a man to desire such an office.…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
The Church and the Body of Christ cites 1 Timothy 3:1-7
…gentle, not contentious, not a lover of money, able to teach, and respected (1 Timothy 3:1-7). Nee's ecclesiology emphasized appointment and spiritual maturity. Modern churches…