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1 Timothy 3:2-3, 7

1 Timothy 3:2-3 AMP

Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not addicted to wine, not a bully nor quick-tempered and hot-headed, but gentle and considerate, free from the love of money [not greedy for wealth and its inherent power—financially ethical].

1 Timothy 3:7 AMP

And he must have a good reputation and be well thought of by those outside the church, so that he will not be discredited and fall into the devil’s trap.