What does it mean to love good? In today’s article on the eldership qualifications, Smith Bibens explores this fascinating requirement of bishops and its connection to another qualification: hospitality. His article also includes a discussion on what it means for the elder to be just and holy.
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 Lord’s undershepherds.