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Do we have a desire to do the work of God?
I Timothy 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
Those that will be used as pastors and deacons will first have a great desire for the work of God
A desire for the work of God shows itself in a desire for a personal walk with God
It shows itself in a separation from the world and sin to God
It shows itself in a hunger to be with the saints of God doing the work of God
A desire for the work of God will show up in the way a man leads his home and family
This is a godly ambition that all should have
Everyone should want to serve God with everything
Every characteristic found for the bishop is for all except the ability to teach
Every man in a church ought to serve God with the same hunger and desire that the pastor or deacon has
There is no super spiritual level or divide between pastors and laymen in the manner that they live and serve
Being a spiritual leader is a good thing, he desires a good work
Serving God or His people is not a burden but a privilege
It is a good work because the spiritual leader sets an example for the others
The leader’s character is the important thing that gives a pattern for others to follow
Life is more about Jesus than any other thing on this planet
Character traits we look for
Do they have a desire to be in church and all the services and ministries
Are they already leading others spiritually
Do they respect and trust the spiritual leadership that God has placed in the church
Has the desire to serve, be faithful, share their faith been evident for a time and not simply a brief phase in their life
Questions every man in a church should consider
Do you have a desire to be involved in spiritual leadership
Do you hunger to see souls saved
Do you hunger to see people growing spiritually
Do you hunger for more of God working in your life
Are you sensitive to the Holy Spirit
Do you just go through the motions
Are you passionately in love with the Lord Jesus and the Word of God or do you just do your thing
Do you desire to live a holy life
Does your wife believe this about you
Do your children see this hunger in you
What reputation have you developed at home, at work, at church
Are you known as someone that loves God and puts Jesus first
Would people think of you as one that is filled with the Spirit of God and wisdom
Would people think that you prioritize the Word of God and the ministry of your church
Would they think you see the spiritual aspects of your church as more important than the practical, physical aspects
Are you a Martha or a Mary
Are you known as a servant
Are you growing in your knowledge of God and His Word
Are you known as an honest man, keeping your word
Do you speak the truth to all factions
Do you speak the truth the truth in love
Are you known as generous or greedy
Do you pay your bills
What is your attitude towards wealth and money