Paul gives Timothy guidelines on how to wisely choose elders (leaders) in the Ephesian church. These guidelines are character qualifications of potential leaders ranging from reputation to stability. The importance of having elders is explained and a brief history given on how, over time, Christianity has strayed away from the model described in 1 Timothy.
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