(If anyone does
not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's
church?) He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and
fall under the same judgment as the devil. He must also have a good
reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and
into the devil's trap.
He must also have a good reputation with outsiders
Mark 4:11-12 He told them, "The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables so that, 'they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!' " [Isaiah 6:9-10]
Colossians 4:5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 ... and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap
2 Timothy 2:25-26 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.
1 Peter 5:8-9 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
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Saturday, December 7, 2019
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