Thematic Bible: Should not be
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Ministers » Should not be » Greedy of filthy lucre
I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;
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So, too, Assistant-Officers should be serious and straightforward men, not given to taking much drink or to questionable money-making,
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I have never coveted any one's gold or silver or clothing.
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not addicted to drink or brawling, but of a forbearing and peaceable disposition, and not a lover of money;
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Ministers » Should not be » Easily dispirited
Though hard pressed on every side, we are never hemmed in; through perplexed, never driven to despair;
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As saddened, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things!
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Ministers » Should not be » Men-pleasers
Is this, I ask, trying to conciliate men, or God? Am I seeking to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I should not be a servant of Christ.
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But, having been found worthy by God to be entrusted with the Good News, therefore we tell it; with a view to please, not men, but God who proves our hearts.
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Ministers » Should not be » Entangled by cares
A soldier on active service, to please his superior officer, always avoids entangling himself in the affairs of ordinary life.
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But Jesus said: "Leave the dead to bury their dead; but go yourself and carry far and wide the news of the Kingdom of God."
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Ministers » Should not be » Contentious
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.
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not addicted to drink or brawling, but of a forbearing and peaceable disposition, and not a lover of money;
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Ministers » Should not be » Crafty
No, we have renounced the secrecy prompted by shame, refusing to adopt crafty ways, or to tamper with God's Message, and commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God, by our exhibition of the Truth.
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Ministers » Should not be » Lords over God's heritage
not as lords of your charges, but as examples to your flock.
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