Paul is giving instructions to Titus on how to appoint leaders in Crete. The list of qualifications is found in verses 6-9. He lists very high standards for leaders. Paul has a different expectation for leaders than those who follow. He recognizes the influence the leader has on the community of faith and wants to insure they lead in a Christ like manner.
How do you lead? I am far from perfect. But one aspect of being a pastor is that I realize that others are always watching my behavior. It is an unspoken line of accountability that is good for me. Whether you are a church leader or not, you have influence on others. Do you live your life in such a manner that it invites others to Christ? Others are watching.
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Paul is quite specific on what a leader should do and not do. It seems that the present day "church" has gotten a bad name in many people's eyes because of corrupt big-name tv evangelists who must have skipped over this list!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome responsibility to be a leader - and to be an "everyday" Christian - as "others are watching" - as Ken said. This reminds again of the poem "Sermons We See." - "I'd rather see a sermon than hear one anyday...."