Spiritual Traits of a Minister

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Spiritual Traits of a Minister

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Spiritual Traits of a Minister

The epistles of first and second Timothy and the epistle of Titus grasps the ideal character fit for a minister of the gospel . In these epistles , Paul compels Timothy and Titus to become who he depicts as a fitting preacher of the word of the God . The qualifications of a minister , as portrayed in these epistles are the following

A minister should understand the word of God

- 1 Timothy 1 :7

A minister should lead a serene and agreeable life - 1 Timothy 2 :2

A minister should be honest and devoted . - 1Timothy 2 :2

A minister should be modest and free from vice - 1 Timothy 3-8

A minister should have a pure or clean conscience - 1 Timothy 3 :9

The family of the minister should also be modest , accolades of God , and restrained - 1 Timothy 3 :11

A minister should be faithful and loyal to his wife and family . - 1 Timothy 3 :12

A minister should not give in to temptation , but lead his congregation to the word of God - 1 Timothy 4 :1-6

A minister should set an example , in his way of thinking , actions , and behavior he should take pride in his work as a laborer of God and submit himself wholly for this purpose - 1 Timothy 12-16

A minister should live in the righteousness of the Lord , exhibit faith love , patience and modesty - 1 Timothy 6 :11

A minister should exemplify or feel , and endure the sufferings of Jesus Christ when he gave his life for mankind - 2 Timothy 8-12

A minister should spread the word and urge other men to also teach the gospel - 2 Timothy 2 :2

A minister should not preach blasphemous or abortive teachings - 2 Timothy 2 :16

A minister should stray away from everything evil , sinful , vicious , and injustice - 2 Timothy 2 :19

A minister should keep his faith and stand his ground even if no one hears or no one listens he should fight for God and his word and not be swayed by backsliding - 2 Timothy 4 :1-5

A minister should speak of moral doctrine , following the word of God to every man , luring them to salvation and righteousness , establishing a relationship with God - Titus 2 :1-11 The qualifications of a minister of the gospel revealed by Paul in the epistles of 1 and 2 Timothy and the epistle of Titus does not stray away from the typical things that people look for or expect from them Usually , people expect ministers to talk and act like God Himself denying the idea that ministers are people created by God to become messengers of His word . People expect them to live frugal and modest lives , always exhibiting justice , honesty , patience , and loyalty . These are the same expectations that Paul has discussed in the scriptures . The only difference between Paul 's revelations in the Bible and the expectations of people when...