They are to be men of irreproachable character, who are faithful husbands, whose children are Christians and have never been charged with dissolute conduct or have been unruly.

For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.

On the contrary, he should be hospitable, eager for the right discreet, upright, a man of holy life and capable of self-restraint,

Teach that the older men should be temperate, serious, and discreet; strong in faith, love, and endurance.

And so again with the younger men--impress upon them the need of discretion.

But, when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for man were revealed, he saved us,

If a man is causing divisions among you, after warning him once or twice, have nothing more to say to him.

You may be sure that such a man has forsaken the Truth and is in the wrong; he stands self-condemned.