A LOOK AT "ELDERS and DEACONS" -------------------------------- 11-27-90 [DFJ] I) ELDER Self Control ------------ 1 Tim 3:2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, (NIV) ---------------- Titus 1:8 Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. (NIV) Strong's # 4998 sophron (so'-frone); ( SELF-CONTROLLED ) from the base of 4982 and that of 5424; safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion): KJV-- discreet, sober, temperate. ***. ta. See 3588. (DIC) Strong's # 4982 sozo (sode'-zo); from a primary sos (contraction for obsolete saoz, "safe"); to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively): KJV-- heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole. (DIC) Strong's # 5424 phren (frane); probably from an obsolete phrao (to rein in or curb; compare 5420); the midrif (as a partition of the body), i.e. (figuratively and by implication, of sympathy) the feelings (or sensitive nature; by extension [also in the plural] the mind or cognitive faculties): KJV-- understanding. (DIC) A PRELIMINARY LOOK AT THE PHRASE "SELF-CONTROL" OR "TEMPERANCE" ------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-23-90 [DFJ] Acts 24:25 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you." (NIV) Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. (KJV) Gal 5:22-24 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. (NIV) 2 Tim 3:1-5 1 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4 treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God-- 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. (NIV) 2 Pet 1:3-11 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins. 10 Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, 11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NIV) Gal 5:23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. (NIV) Gal 5:23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (KJV) ------------- Strong's # 1466 egkrateia (eng-krat'-i-ah); ( TEMPERANCE ) from 1468; self-control (especially continence): KJV-- temperance. (DIC) Strong's # 1468 egkrates (eng-krat-ace'); from 1722 and 2904; strong in a thing (masterful), i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) self-controlled (in appetite, etc.): KJV-- temperate. (DIC) Strong's # 1722 en (en); a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537); "in," at, (up-) on, by, etc.: KJV-- about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-) by (+all means), for (... sake of), + giveself wholly to, (here-) in (-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-) on, [openly-], X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, [speedily-], X that, X there (-in, -on), through (-out), (un-) to (-ward), under, when, where (-with), while, with (-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. (DIC) Strong's # 2904 kratos (krat'-os); perhaps a primary word; vigor ["great"] (literally or figuratively): KJV-- dominion, might [-ily], power, strength. (DIC) READERS DIGEST COLLEGE DICTIONARY WORD DEFINITION ------------- ---------------- 1) SELF= An individual known or considered as the subject of his own con- sciousness. (Notice the words -his own !) NOTE: The self is controled by the Moral influence of God, and the individual's own will. 2) CONTROL= To exercise a directing, regulatory or governing influence over.(the self, in this case.) 3) SELF-CONTROL= The act, power, or habit of having one's faculties or energies under the control of the will. 4) TEMPERATE= Characterized by moderation or the absence of extremes. temperate; habitual moderation. Hospitable ----------- 1 Tim 3:2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, (NIV) ----------- Titus 1:8 Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. (NIV) Strong's # 5382 philoxenos (fil-ox'-en-os); ( HOSPITALITY ) from 5384 and 3581; fond of guests, i.e. hospitable: KJV-- given to (lover of, use) hospitality. (DIC) Strong's # 5384 philos (fee'-los); properly, dear, i.e. a friend; actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.): KJV-- friend. (DIC) Strong's # 3581 xenos (xen'-os); apparently a primary word; foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication a guest or (vice-versa) entertainer: KJV-- host, strange (-r). (DIC) Able to Teach -------------- 1 tim 3:2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, (NIV) 1 tim 5:17 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. (NIV) Titus 1:9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. (NIV) Strong's # 1317 didaktikos (did-ak-tik-os'); ( TEACH ) from 1318; instructive ("didactic"): KJV-- apt to teach. (DIC) Strong's # 1318 didaktos (did-ak-tos'); from 1321; (subjectively) instructed, or (objectively) communicated by teaching: KJV-- taught, which ... teacheth. (DIC) Strong's # 1321 didasko (did-as'-ko); a prolonged (causative) form of a primary verb dao (to learn); to teach (in the same broad application): KJV-- teach. (DIC) Not Violent but Gentle ----------------------- 1 Tim 3:3 not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. ----------------------- (NIV) Titus 1:7 Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless-- not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. (NIV) Strong's # 4131 plektes (plake'-tace); from 4141; a smiter, i.e. pugnacious (quarrelsome): KJV-- striker. (DIC) Strong's # 4141 plesso (place'-so); apparently another form of 4111 (through the idea of flattening out); to pound, i.e. (figuratively) to inflict with (calamity): KJV-- smite. Compare 5180. (DIC) Strong's # 5180 tupto (toop'-to); a primary verb (in a strengthened form); to "thump", i.e. cudgel or pummel (properly, with a stick or bastinado), but in any case by repeated blows; thus differing from 3817 and 3960, which denote a [usually single] blow with the hand or any instrument, or 4141 with the fist [or a hammer], or 4474 with the palm; as well as from 5177, an accidental collision); by implication, to punish; figuratively, to offend (the conscience): KJV-- beat, smite, strike, wound. (DIC) DEACON -------- Romans 11:13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office: (KJV) Romans 11:13 I am talking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I make much of my ministry (NIV) Strong's # 1248 diakonia (dee-ak-on-ee'-ah); ( MINISTER, SERVANT) from 1249; attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or techn. of the diaconate): KJV-- (ad-) minister (-ing, -tration, -try), office, relief, service (-ing). (DIC) Strong's # 1249 diakonos (dee-ak'-on-os); probably from an obsolete diako (to run on errands; compare 1377); an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess): KJV-- deacon, minister, servant. (DIC) Strong's # 1377 dioko (dee-o'-ko); a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb dio (to flee; compare the base of 1169 and 1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute: KJV-- ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute (-ion), press forward. (DIC) 1 Tim 3:8-13 8 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. 12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well. 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus. (NIV) Strong's # 1247 diakoneo (dee-ak-on-eh'-o);(MINISTER,SERVANT,DEACON) from 1249; to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or [figuratively] teacher); techn. to act as a Christian deacon: KJV-- (ad-) minister (unto), serve, use the office of a deacon. (DIC) Strong's # 1249 diakonos (dee-ak'-on-os); probably from an obsolete diako (to run on errands; compare 1377); an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess): KJV-- deacon, minister, servant. (DIC) Strong's # 1377 dioko (dee-o'-ko); a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb dio (to flee; compare the base of 1169 and 1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute: KJV-- ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute (-ion), press forward. (DIC)