Leaders: What are they like? They are just like the rest of us. Titus 1:5-16 ~~~~~Titus 15-16 OBJECTIVE: It is my objective to prepare the church as we go through this transition.   Titus 1:5–16 (ESV) — 5 This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— 6 if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. 7 For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, 8 but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. 9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. 10 For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. 11 They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for shameful gain what they ought not to teach. 12 One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.” 13 This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of people who turn away from the truth. 15 To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled. 16 They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.

How does God expect all of us to live? We are in the process of looking for new staff Who vetted the leader? Who should be vetting the leader? ~~~How does God expect all of us to live? ~~~We are in the process of looking for new staff Pastor and youth Pastor We will be electing elders at our annual meeting in December What kind of leaders should we have?   ~~~Who vetted the leader? ~~~~~~~~~Who should be vetting the leader? 5. Read Titus 1:1-4 Titus 1:1–4 (ESV) — 1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began 3 and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior; 4 To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

Titus is to finish the organization and appoint elders in the church Titus 1:5 (ESV) This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— ~~~~~~~Titus 1:5 (ESV) This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you—

Qualifications

Above Reproach-blameless v. 6 Titus 1:6 (ESV) if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. Had a reputation of being men of integrity This is not sinless perfection Beyond legitimate accusation or public scandal ~~~Titus 1:6 (ESV) if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. ~~~Had a reputation of being men of integrity ~~~This is not sinless perfection ~~~~~~~~Beyond legitimate accusation or public scandal

Husband of one wife v. 6 One woman man Both inwardly and outwardly devoted and faithful to his wife. This does not eliminate single men It is not speaking of divorce Internal and external purity in the sexual area Proverbs 6:32–33 (ESV) 32 He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself. 33 He will get wounds and dishonor, and his disgrace will not be wiped away. ~~~One woman man ~~~Both inwardly and outwardly devoted and faithful to his wife. ~~~This does not eliminate single men ~~~It is not speaking of divorce ~~~Internal and external purity in the sexual area ~~~~~~~Proverbs 6:32–33 (ESV) — 32 He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself. 33 He will get wounds and dishonor, and his disgrace will not be wiped away.

Faithful Children v. 6 Children who have saving faith and reflect it in conduct Must be obedient and under authority of parents Children in the home Not chargeable of: Debauchery-unruly, disobedient Rebellious to the Gospel A leader must be able to lead his family to the Lord ~~~Children who have saving faith and reflect it in conduct ~~~Must be obedient and under authority of parents ~~~Children in the home ~~~Not chargeable of: ~~Debauchery-unruly, disobedient ~~Rebellious to the Gospel ~~~~~~~~A leader must be able to lead his family to the Lord

Bishop—Pastor-overseer Titus 1:7 (ESV) For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, ~~~~~~Titus 1:7 (ESV) For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain,

God’s steward One who manages someone else’s property Hebrews 13:17 (ESV) Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. ~~~~~~Hebrews 13:17 (ESV) Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Not Arrogant or quick tempered Arrogant—I am better than you. So get in line Quick tempered-Why quick temper? Why quick temper?—Not doing my bidding Not meeting my expectation Violating my ________ Expectations not met-Disappointment ~~~Arrogant—I am better than you. So get in line ~~~Quick tempered-Why quick temper? ~~~Why quick temper?—Not doing my bidding ~~Not meeting my expectation ~~Violating my ________ ~~~~~~~Expectations not met-Disappointment

Not a Drunkard—Alcoholic Drinking any alcoholic beverage Dulls the mind Subdues inhibitions Drugs—Anything that would cloud the mind. ~~~Drinking any alcoholic beverage ~~Dulls the mind ~~Subdues inhibitions ~~~~~~Drugs—Anything that would cloud the mind.

Violent-one who strikes a blow A bully Greedy for gain-become a leader in order to gain wealth, influence, etc. ~~~A bully ~~~Greedy for gain-become a leader in order to gain wealth, influence, etc.

Hospitable—Love of strangers v. 8 Titus 1:8 (ESV) but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. Caring for those who have needs Lover of good Self-controlled—able to control their thoughts and actions Upright-living in accordance to God’s Holy—Pure and complete Disciplined—lives a life that has discipline and order ~~~Titus 1:8 (ESV) but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. ~~~Caring for those who have needs ~~~Lover of good ~~~Self-controlled—able to control their thoughts and actions ~~~Upright-living in accordance to God’s ~~~Holy—Pure and complete ~~~~~~~~Disciplined—lives a life that has discipline and order

Trust Worthy Word v. 9 Titus 1:9 (ESV) He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. Be able to instruct in truth Be able to rebuke those who contradict it ~~~Titus 1:9 (ESV) He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. ~~~Be able to instruct in truth ~~~~~~~Be able to rebuke those who contradict it

False Teachers and false leaders 10-16

Insubordinate 10—being rebellious Titus 1:10 (ESV) For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. Empty talkers-deceivers—Legalism for salvation ~~~Titus 1:10 (ESV) For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. ~~~~~~Empty talkers-deceivers—Legalism for salvation

~~~God wants unity based on truth They must be silenced 11 Titus 1:11 (ESV) They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for shameful gain what they ought not to teach. God wants unity based on truth Upsets families by wrong teaching ~~~Titus 1:11 (ESV) They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for shameful gain what they ought not to teach. ~~~God wants unity based on truth ~~~~~~~Upsets families by wrong teaching

Example of one of the Cretans v. 12 Titus 1:12 (ESV) One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.” ~~~~~~~Titus 1:12 (ESV) One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.”

Rebuke them—v. 13 - 14 Titus 1:13–14 (ESV) This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of people who turn away from the truth. ~~~~~~~Titus 1:13–14 (ESV) This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of people who turn away from the truth.

All pure or defiled 15—Corrupt Titus 1:15 (ESV) To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled.   Inside-Mind and conscience Outside – works and disobedience Matthew 7:15–16 (ESV) 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? ~~~Titus 1:15 (ESV) To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their minds and their consciences are defiled.   ~~~Inside-Mind and conscience ~~~Outside – works and disobedience ~~~~~~Matthew 7:15–16 (ESV) — 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?

~~~Deny Him by their works Profess – deny v. 16 Titus 1:16 (ESV) They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.  Profess to know God Deny Him by their works Certain people are Detestable-For Amy, snakes are detestable Disobedient- Unfit for any good work. ~~~Titus 1:16 (ESV) They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.   ~~~Profess to know God ~~~Deny Him by their works ~~~Certain people are ~~Detestable-For Amy, snakes are detestable ~~Disobedient- ~~~~~~~Unfit for any good work.

Character matters Right relationship with God Right relationship with others Leadership is essential Put in order: Praying for God’s direction in leadership As we prepare for new leadership, we must be aware of God’s clear leading and direction. ~~~Right relationship with God ~~~Right relationship with others ~~~Leadership is essential ~~~Put in order: Praying for God’s direction in leadership ~~~~~~~~As we prepare for new leadership, we must be aware of God’s clear leading and direction.