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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul gives some special instructions on how the overseers of the church should act and be.
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# a good work
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"an honorable task"
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# husband of one wife
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An overseer must have only one wife. It is unclear if this excludes men who have been previously widowed or divorced, or never married.
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# He must be moderate, sensible, orderly, and hospitable
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"He must not do anything to excess, must be reasonable and behave well, and must be friendly to strangers"
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# He must not be addicted to wine, not a brawler, but instead, gentle, peaceful
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"He must neither drink too much alcohol nor like to fight and argue, but instead he must be gentle and peaceful"
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# a lover of money
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"greedy for money"