And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who strengthened me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry--

Faithful is the Word: If anyone reaches out to overseership, he desires a good work.

(For if a man does not know to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

not a novice, lest being puffed up he may fall into the condemnation of the Devil.

But he must also have a good report from those on the outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.

But if I should delay, that you may know how you ought to behave in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.

he is proud, knowing nothing. He is sick concerning doubts and arguments, from which comes envy, strife, evil speakings, evil suspicions,

For He in His own time will reveal who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

Charge the rich in this world that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, He offering to us richly all things to enjoy,