Not Self-Willed by Doug Edwards
The bishop must not be self-willed. It’s not easy to set aside our own will and desires. Many of us were taught from our youth to “take care of number one,” and that has caused many to look entirely inwardly while ignoring others. Doug Edwards teaches us three...
Not a Novice by Matt Trent
Experience often produces maturity and wisdom. Men who are given power while lacking maturity and wisdom are easily prone to pride and arrogance which leads to the ruin of many, including the devil himself. For this reason, the apostle Paul said that an elder can not...
Not Covetous by Jimmy Cating
Money is the root of all kinds of evil according to the divine wisdom of the apostle Paul. Elders are expected to be exemplars of the Christian faith, so it makes perfect sense that one of the qualifications Paul enumerates for elders is that they cannot be covetous....
Not Violent by Smith Bibens
Elders will consistently be in the middle of challenging, emotionally-charged situations which will test their ability to keep their cool. For this reason, men must poses a calm, non-violent, peaceable demeanor as modeled by Christ Himself if they would serve as the...
Ruth (God’s Love in Sacred Scripture)
Ruth is one of the most captivating narratives of all time. It is all the more magnificent being set during the dark days of the Judges. Ruth is a book about redemption, a vitally important theme of Scripture. Learn more about it today! DOWNLOAD MP3...
A Bishop Must Be Gentle by Shahe Gergian
It's rarely easy to yield to the needs of others and it's often challenging to treat people with respect and kindness. However, all Christians, and especially elders, must be gentle. Find out what it means to be gentle and why it's so important. DOWNLOAD MP3
Judges (God’s Love in Sacred Scripture)
How will God react when His people abandon His covenant and turn to idols, and what happens to God's people when they forsake the righteous path of the Lord? These questions are clearly answered in one of the most disturbing books of the Bible when everyone did what...
Not Given to Wine by Alan Bonifay
Most Christians readily understand the Bible’s prohibition against drunkenness, but many may not understand what it means to get drunk and why elders and deacons appear to be given two different standards for sobriety. Paul says elders must “not given to wine” but...
Joshua (God’s Love in Sacred Scripture)
Joshua is the first book of the Bible not written by Moses. It recounts one of the most important time period's in Israel's history -- the glorious conquest of Canaan. Learn more about this monumental step in God's program today! DOWNLOAD MP3
Of Good Behavior by Dale Wellman
Many people have the attitude that says, “I don’t care what anybody thinks of me.” This attitude often presents itself in a life that pays little attention to the feelings and well-being of others. Dale Wellman, a man who has served as an elder for many years, informs...