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NASB | 1 Timothy 3:2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 3:2 Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, |
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Bible Note: Dear Sir, Ed, and forum, Greetings in Jesus' name! The 'theory' you are speaking of is that full repentance and forgiveness is available to the Christian man, minister or otherwise. Frankly, my friends, this is kind of dangerous territory for the imperfect to tread! I, too, know of many instances of inability to walk in full repentance for any number of sins. Nonetheless, I cannot deny that this is just the sort of miracle, just the sort of healing that has been promised us. If we say that all 'pre-salvation' sins are forgiven, but 'post-salvation' sins are not, we deny the work of the Holy Spirit to renew us. Truly, we are required to show forth the 'fruit of repentance,' and this is no easy task! But it MUST be possible, or we are all lost! True, we are to portray a 'higher standard,' but that standard is not the achievement of a 'higher level of morality.' Our standard, our banner, is Jesus! "He has brought me to his banquet hall, And his banner over me is love." Song of Solomon 2:4 NASB We are not renewed once, and that's it! We are constantly being renewed, and one sweet day we will be just like Him! Blessings in Christ Jesus, charis |