1 Timothy 3:6
“Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.”
One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Cross-References
“Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.”
“He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,”
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
“Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;”
“He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,”