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A LOOK AT "ELDERS and DEACONS"
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11-27-90 [DFJ]
I) ELDER
Self Control
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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"
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)