It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. (1 Timothy 3:1)
Having just finished with his instructions regarding men and women in worship, the apostle now begins to lay out the organizational structure of the church.
He wants to make sure that the reader understands the significance of his statements: "This is the truth, listen up."
The work of being a church bishop, or pastor, or shepherd is a very honorable calling. This would counter any argument that a pastor’s job is a lesser calling.
This is not a hobby or time-filler. This is a work, nothing to be played at.
Notes: 1 Timothy 3:1
Having just finished with his instructions regarding men and women in worship, the apostle now begins to lay out the organizational structure of the church.
He wants to make sure that the reader understands the significance of his statements: "This is the truth, listen up."
The work of being a church bishop, or pastor, or shepherd is a very honorable calling. This would counter any argument that a pastor’s job is a lesser calling.
This is not a hobby or time-filler. This is a work, nothing to be played at.